The marginal benefit from pollution _______ as the quantity of pollution emissions _______.
A) remains constant; increases
B) decreases; increases
C) increases; increases
D) remains constant; decreases

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The marginal benefit from pollution decreases as the quantity of pollution emissions increases. This is because as more pollution is emitted, the negative effects on the environment and human health also increase, leading to a decrease in the marginal benefit.

The Marginal Benefit from Pollution _______ as the Quantity of Pollution