The efficient level of pollution is zero only if the
A)Marginal cost of pollution control is zero
B)Marginal benefit of pollution control is zero
C)MPB of pollution control equals MSB
D)MPC of pollution control equals MSC
E)MPC of pollution control equals MPB

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The efficient level of pollution is zero only if the marginal cost of pollution control is zero, meaning it costs nothing to eliminate all pollution. This scenario would make it economically efficient to have no pollution.

The Efficient Level of Pollution Is Zero Only If the