Economists have determined that to find the socially efficient level of pollution, the marginal social benefit from abatement equal the marginal social costs of abatement.

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This is known as the "optimal level of pollution" or the "economic efficiency" level of pollution. At this level, the benefits gained from reducing pollution are equal to the costs incurred in doing so. This ensures that the overall welfare of society is maximized.

Economists Have Determined That to Find the Socially Efficient Level