If a paper factory does not bear the entire cost of the pollution it emits,it will
A) not emit any pollution so as to avoid the entire cost of the pollution.
B) emit lower levels of pollution.
C) emit an acceptable level of pollution.
D) emit too much pollution.

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If the paper factory does not bear the entire cost of the pollution it emits, it will emit too much pollution, as it is not negatively impacted economically for doing so. This can happen if there are no regulations or penalties for emitting pollution, or if the cost of reducing pollution is too high compared to the potential cost savings for the factory.

If a Paper Factory Does Not Bear the Entire Cost