Complete elimination of pollution would only make economic sense if the cost to eliminate the last unit of pollution is less than the benefit from its elimination.

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This is because resources are limited and it would not be practical to spend more money eliminating pollution than the total benefit gained from its elimination. Additionally, there may be some level of pollution that is deemed acceptable or necessary for certain economic activities to continue.

Complete Elimination of Pollution Would Only Make Economic Sense If