Suppose that two firms, X and Y, face the following marginal abatement costs (MACX and MACY) and total abatement costs (TACX and TACY) which depend on the amount of abatement each performs (Ax and Ay): MACX = 1.0Ax TACX = 0.5AX2 !! %3D MACY = 3.0Ay TACY = 1.5AY2 %3D Assume that the combined abatement standard for both firms is 30 units. In other words, Ax + Ay 30. Select the four statements below that are correct. Note: This exercise combines four test questions. Each correct selection will have the same weight as a regular test question and will be graded separately, so take your time. Select 4 correct answer(s) If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $120. If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $450. If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $1,800. O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $7,200. O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is none of the above.
Suppose that two firms, X and Y, face the following marginal abatement costs (MACX and MACY) and total abatement costs (TACX and TACY) which depend on the amount of abatement each performs (Ax and Ay): MACX = 1.0Ax TACX = 0.5AX2 !! %3D MACY = 3.0Ay TACY = 1.5AY2 %3D Assume that the combined abatement standard for both firms is 30 units. In other words, Ax + Ay 30. Select the four statements below that are correct. Note: This exercise combines four test questions. Each correct selection will have the same weight as a regular test question and will be graded separately, so take your time. Select 4 correct answer(s) If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $120. If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $450. If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $1,800. O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is $7,200. O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost for both firms is none of the above.
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that two firms, X and Y, face the following marginal abatement costs (MACX
and MACY) and total abatement costs (TACX and TACY) which depend on the
amount of abatement each performs (Ax and Ay):
MACX = 1.0Ax
TACX = 0.5Ax?
%3D
%3D
MACY = 3.0Ay
TACY = 1.5A,2
%3D
%3D
Assume that the combined abatement standard for both firms is 30 units. In other
words, Ax + Ay = 30.
%3D
Select the four statements below that are correct.
Note: This exercise combines four test questions. Each correct selection will have
the same weight as a regular test question and will be graded separately, so take
your time.
Select 4 correct answer(s)
If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost
for both firms is $120.
If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost
for both firms is $450.
If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost
for both firms is $1,800.
O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost
for both firms is $7,200.
O If the government uses a uniform standard, the combined total abatement cost
for both firms is none of the above.

Transcribed Image Text:In the cost-effective solution, Ax = 15 and Ay 15.
In the cost-effective solution, Ax = 20 and Ay = 10.
%3!
In the cost-effective solution, Ax = 45 and Ay 15.
O In the cost-effective solution, Ax = 22.5 and Ay = 7.5.
O In the cost-effective solution, Ax = 30 and Ay = 0.
The total cost savings from implementing the cost-effective solution relative to a
uniform standard is $15.
O The total cost savings from implementing the cost-effective solution relative to a
uniform standard is $112.50.
The total cost savings from implementing the cost-effective solution relative to a
uniform standard is $120.
The total cost savings from implementing the cost-effective solution relative to a
uniform standard is $450.
The total cost savings from implementing the cost-effective solution relative to a
uniform standard is none of the above.
OA unit tax of $12.50 would achieve the standard of 30 total units of abatement
from the two firms combined.
A unit tax of $22.50 would achieve the standard of 30 total units of abatement
from the two firms combined.
A unit tax of $30 would achieve the standard of 30 total units of abatement from
the two firms combined.
A unit tax of $45 would achieve the standard of 30 total units of abatement from
the two firms combined.
OA unit tax of $60 would achieve the standard of 30 total units of abatement from
the two firms combined.
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