Pollution should be completely eliminated
A)When the marginal social benefit of control is greater than or equal to the marginal social cost of control for all units of pollution
B)When the marginal social cost of control is zero
C)At no time,from an economic perspective
D)All of the above
E)(a)and (b)

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From an economic perspective, it is not always efficient to completely eliminate pollution. The optimal level of pollution is reached when the marginal social benefit of control is equal to the marginal social cost of control. However, if the marginal social benefit of control is greater than or equal to the marginal social cost of control for all units of pollution (option A), then eliminating pollution completely is optimal. Also, if the marginal social cost of control is zero (option B), then eliminating pollution completely is optimal. Therefore, the best choice is E, as it combines options A and B.

Pollution Should Be Completely Eliminated