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Suppose there are three polluting sources with MAC1 = 100 - 4E, MAC2 = 80 - 2E and MAC3 = 60 - 0.5E. When MAC equals $10, the aggregate level of abatement for these sources would be _______.

Principles of Economics 2e

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781947172364

Author:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Publisher:Steven A. Greenlaw; David Shapiro

Chapter12: Environmental Protection And Negative Externalities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33CTQ: Is zero pollution possible under a marketable permits system? Why or why not?

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