MICROECONOMICS
MICROECONOMICS
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Author: Colander
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Chapter 8, Problem 3IP

(a)

To determine

The impact of reducing pollution.

(b)

To determine

The reasons for increase in pollution.

(c)

To determine

An economically efficient policy to reduce pollution.

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