Suppose that the MD = 5E and with its current techonlogy, the firm's MS is given by MS = 200 - 5E. Determine the emissions tax that would achieve the socially optimal level of emissions.

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Suppose that the MD = 5E and with its current techonlogy, the firm's MS is given by MS = 200 - 5E.
Determine the emissions tax that would achieve the socially optimal level of emissions.

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