Figure 16.1A firm that generates pollution is illustrated in Figure 16.1. If the government would like to induce this firm to abate, or reduce, its pollution by A1 tons, it will impose a pollution tax equal to:

A. P1.
B. P1 minus P3.
C. P2.
D. P2 minus P3.


Answer: A

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