The maximum contaminant level (MCL) for a drinking water contaminant

a. is not enforceable
b. is set using benefit-cost analysis since the enactment of the 1996 SDWA amendments
c. is solely benefit based like the maximum contaminant level goals (MCLGs)
d. is set to maximize the total social benefits (TSB) of abating that contaminant


b. is set using benefit-cost analysis since the enactment of the 1996 SDWA amendments

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Refer to Table 7.1. What is the average product of the 4th worker?



A. 4 units of output

B. 3 units of output

C. 16 units of output

D. 6 units of output

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a. Inside the PPF with allocative efficiency b. Outside the PPF with allocative efficiency c. Inside the PPF with productive efficiency d. On the PPF with productive efficiency

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