When _____,we are at the optimal amount of pollution.
A)pollution is at zero
B)pollution is equal to the amount produced in an unregulated market
C)the total cost of pollution is equal to the total cost of pollution abatement
D)the marginal cost of pollution is equal to the marginal cost of pollution abatement

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When the marginal cost of pollution is equal to the marginal cost of pollution abatement, we are at the optimal amount of pollution. This means that any further reduction in pollution would cost more than the benefits gained from reducing pollution, and any increase in pollution would cause more harm than the benefits gained from increased production. Therefore, at this point, we have balanced the costs and benefits, and are at the optimal level of pollution.

When _____,We Are at the Optimal Amount of Pollution