Zero pollution is almost surely NOT a desirable social goal because
A) the marginal benefit is equal to zero.
B) the marginal cost is equal to zero.
C) the totals costs of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total benefits.
D) the total benefits of complete pollution elimination will be far greater than the total costs.
E) society benefits by employing people in the "pollution fighting" industry.
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