Figure 16.1A firm that generates pollution is illustrated in Figure 16.1. If the government imposes a pollution tax equal to P2, and the firm's abatement level is A3, the firm is:

A. abating more than is optimal for the firm.
B. abating less than is optimal for the firm.
C. choosing an abatement level that is optimal.
D. violating the environmental protection laws.


Answer: A

Economics

You might also like to view...

Which of the following statement is true?

a. The demand for Cheerios is less elastic than the demand for cereal b. The demand for gas is more elastic in the short-run than in the long-r c. The demand for puma shoes is more elastic than the demand for shoes d. Products with many complements have a more elastic demand

Economics

Bonds are debt securities maturing within 10 years

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Economics

A higher interest rate makes _____ less attractive. Therefore the quantity of loanable funds demanded decreases

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Economics

Which of the following people are liquidity providers?

A. Antiques dealer B. Bank teller C. Used car salesman D. All of these are considered liquidity providers.

Economics