Assume the EPA decides to impose a carbon tax of $50/ton. Super Polluter, Inc., pictured below, is currently emitting 40 tons of carbon dioxide. Without reducing their emissions, how much will they owe in taxes?

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To minimize costs, how much will Super Polluter choose to reduce their emissions?  What will this reduction cost them?

What are Super Polluter’s total costs, including the cost of emission reduction (from the last question) and any carbon taxes still owed?

Does Super Polluter save any money by reducing their emissions, relative to no reduction in pollution?  How much?

Assume the EPA decides to impose a carbon tax of $50/ton. Super Polluter, Inc., pictured below, is currently emitting 40 tons of carbon dioxide. Without reducing
their emissions, how much will they owe in taxes?
Marginal Cost/Tax
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MCR
50-
A
В
10
D
20
40
Pollution Reduction
Transcribed Image Text:Assume the EPA decides to impose a carbon tax of $50/ton. Super Polluter, Inc., pictured below, is currently emitting 40 tons of carbon dioxide. Without reducing their emissions, how much will they owe in taxes? Marginal Cost/Tax Level MCR 50- A В 10 D 20 40 Pollution Reduction
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