Assume that a firm emits 1000 units of a pollutant. Suppose that the emissions are regulated by a Cap and Trade program. Thus, the firm needs 1000 pollution permits. Using economic analysis, explain why the cost to the firm is unaffected by whether the permits have to be purchased on the open market or if the firm is using permits it already owns.

Assume that a firm emits 1000 units of a pollutant. Suppose that the emissions are regulated by a Cap and Trade program. Thus, the firm needs 1000 pollution permits. Using economic analysis, explain why the cost to the firm is unaffected by whether the permits have to be purchased on the open market or if the firm is using permits it already owns.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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