Refer to the diagram. Which one of the following might shift the marginal benefit curve from MB 1 to MB 2?





A. Major new studies strongly linking cancer to pollution.

B. Improved technology for reducing pollution.

C. A change in consumer tastes from manufacturing goods to services.

D. A decrease in the price of recycled goods.


A. Major new studies strongly linking cancer to pollution.

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