To achieve the socially optimal level of pollution,the biggest polluters should be targeted for the greatest reduction in pollution.

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Targeting only the biggest polluters for the greatest reduction in pollution may not always achieve the socially optimal level of pollution. The optimal approach depends on the marginal costs and benefits of reducing pollution across all sources, not just the volume of pollution produced.

To Achieve the Socially Optimal Level of Pollution,the Biggest Polluters