-Refer to the above figure. If the marginal cost curve for pollution abatement shifts to the right, everything considered, the
A) degree of air quality or cleanliness will also decrease.
B) the degree of air quality or cleanliness will stay unchanged.
C) the degree of air quality will improve.
D) the marginal cost of pollution abatement has nothing to do with air quality.

Question

-Refer to the above figure. If the marginal cost curve for pollution abatement shifts to the right, everything considered, the
A) degree of air quality or cleanliness will also decrease. 
B) the degree of air quality or cleanliness will stay unchanged. 
C) the degree of air quality will improve. 
D) the marginal cost of pollution abatement has nothing to do with air quality.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When the marginal cost curve for pollution abatement shifts to the right, it means that it becomes cheaper to reduce pollution at every level of abatement. This makes it more economically feasible for firms or entities to reduce pollution, leading to an improvement in air quality.

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