The optimal quantity of pollution control occurs at the point where the:
A. total benefit equals the total cost of pollution.
B. level of pollution is reduced to zero.
C. marginal social cost equals the marginal social benefit of pollution.
D. marginal social benefit is at its maximum.
Answer: C
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