In 1984, amendments to RCRA restrict landfilling activity, which in turn
A) would cause the MPC of land disposal to rise
B) may offer some incentive for waste disposers to generate less waste
C) reduce the external cost of landfilling
D) all of the above

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The amendments to RCRA restrict landfilling activity, which would cause the MPC (marginal private cost) of land disposal to rise. This would make waste disposal more expensive and provide an incentive for waste disposers to generate less waste. Additionally, reducing landfilling activity can also reduce the external cost of landfilling, such as pollution and health hazards. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

In 1984, Amendments to RCRA Restrict Landfilling Activity, Which in Turn