Ecological economist A. Treehugger is concerned about the significant amount of sulfur dioxide emissions associated with the production of electricity. Sulfur dioxide can result in acid rain that is harmful to human and environmental health. Price Social Marginal Costs External Costs = $0.04 $0.20 Private Marginal Costs $0.17- $0.16 'Demand 1,000 3,000 Quantity (kWh)

Ecological economist A. Treehugger is concerned about the significant amount of sulfur dioxide emissions associated with the production of electricity. Sulfur dioxide can result in acid rain that is harmful to human and environmental health. Price Social Marginal Costs External Costs = $0.04 $0.20 Private Marginal Costs $0.17- $0.16 'Demand 1,000 3,000 Quantity (kWh)

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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