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An emissions standard will work best in which of the following cases?
Question 2Select one:
a.
The marginal cost of pollution reduction curve is relatively flat.
b.
The marginal cost of pollution reduction curve is relatively steep.
c.
All firms have similar equipment and technology.
d.
The health effects of a pollutant are relatively unknown.
e.
Firms have very different equipment and technology.
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