1. Suppose that a polluting activity has marginal damage and marginal abatement costs given by MD=2E and MAC = 210 - 3E, respectively. Suppose that the polluter(s) are held liable for damages. (a) What level of emissions will be chosen by polluters. (b) Compute the amount of damages (compensation) that will be paid by polluters and the total of all costs paid by polluters. (c) Compute the social gains from instituting legal liability, relative to the no-abatement outcome.

1. Suppose that a polluting activity has marginal damage and marginal abatement costs given by MD=2E and MAC = 210 - 3E, respectively. Suppose that the polluter(s) are held liable for damages. (a) What level of emissions will be chosen by polluters. (b) Compute the amount of damages (compensation) that will be paid by polluters and the total of all costs paid by polluters. (c) Compute the social gains from instituting legal liability, relative to the no-abatement outcome.

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