Principles of Economics 2e
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Author: Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro
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Chapter 12, Problem 11SCQ
The state of Colorado requires oil and gas companies who use fracking techniques to retune the land to its original condition after the oil and gas extractions. Table 12.9 shows the total cost and total benefits (in dollars) of this policy.
- Calculate the marginal cost and the marginal benefit at each quantity (acre) of land restored. See Production. Costs and Industry Structure if you need a refresher on how to calculate marginal costs and benefits.
- If we apply marginal analysis, what is the optimal amount of land to be restored?
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Suppose that LNG Inc. is entitled under the injunctive remedy. The range of offers (in millions of dollars) that the residents mights make and LNG Inc. might accept to eliminate the third pipeline is between (minimally) ______ and (maximally) _________.
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