According to economic analysis, the optimal level of pollution is

A) always zero.
B) at the point at which the marginal benefits of pollution control exceed the marginal cost.
C) at the point at which the marginal benefits of pollution control are less than the marginal cost.
D) at the point at which the marginal benefits from pollution control are equal to the marginal cost.


Answer: D

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