Multiple Choice
In economic analysis, the optimal level of pollution
A) is always zero.
B) arises at the point at which the marginal benefit from further reduction equals the marginal cost of further reduction.
C) occurs at the point at which demand crosses the private cost supply curve.
D) should be determined by the private market without any government intervention.
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