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6. Consider the allocation of surface water between two types of users. The marginal net benefits are MNB, (q) =12-q, for one type and MNB, (q₂)=6-q, for the other type, where g, and q denote the quantity of water used by each type in suitable units and MNB denotes marginal net benefits in dollars per unit.
a. Determine the aggregate marginal net benefit. b. Suppose there are q, 8 units of water available in a given year. Determine the efficient
allocation of water to the two types. c. Suppose there are q, 4 units of water available in a given year. Determine the efficient
allocation of water to the two types. d. Draw a clearly labeled graph illustrating the efficient allocation of water in parts b and c.
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