Figure 4C

-Refer to Figure 4C. If waste emission is greater that Wk, then
A) The total waste disposal cost can be reduced by further controlling emissions
B) The total waste disposal cost can be reduced by allowing for more emissions
C) Movement in either direction along any curve would not be cost effective
D) The marginal damage curve must shift to the right
E) None of the above

Question

Figure 4C
 
-Refer to Figure 4C. If waste emission is greater that Wk, then
A) The total waste disposal cost can be reduced by further controlling emissions 
B) The total waste disposal cost can be reduced by allowing for more emissions 
C) Movement in either direction along any curve would not be cost effective 
D) The marginal damage curve must shift to the right 
E) None of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the graph, as waste emission increases beyond Wk, the marginal damage curve starts to slope upward indicating that the cost of waste disposal increases. Therefore, further controlling emissions can help reduce the total waste disposal cost.

Figure 4C -Refer to Figure 4C. If Waste Emission Is Greater That