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Chapter 31, Problem 13P
Take a look at Figure 31-2. Suppose that initially society experiences a degree of air cleanliness that is lower than Q2 What would be true of the marginal benefit in relations to the marginal cost, and why would this fact induce society to increase the degree of air cleanliness toward Q2
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A. reveals total costs equal to area (a+b+c+d)
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MC ($)
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800
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70
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MyLab Economics with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Economics Today: The Micro View
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