Rather than arguing over whether the ultimate goal is zero pollution or a reasonable level of pollution, the immediate focus should be to tackle the environmental issues where the _______
And the _______.
A) marginal benefits are least; marginal costs are greatest
B) marginal benefits are greatest; marginal costs are least
C) environmental benefits are greatest; social costs are least
D) social costs are greatest; environmental benefits are least

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B) Marginal benefits are greatest; marginal costs are least - This choice suggests focusing on environmental issues where the efforts put in yield the highest benefits relative to the costs, which is a practical approach for effective resource allocation.

Rather Than Arguing Over Whether the Ultimate Goal Is Zero