Following are the marginal abatement costs of three firms, related to the quantity of emissions. Each firm

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Following are the marginal abatement costs of three firms, related to the quantity of emissions. Each firm is now emitting 10 tons/week, so total emissions are 30 tons/week. Suppose we wish to reduce total emissions by 50 percent, to 15 tons per week. Compare the total costs of doing this: 

(a) With an equiproportionate decrease in emissions and 

(b) With a decrease that meets the equimarginal principle.

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Environmental Economics

ISBN: 9780078021893

7th Edition

Authors: Barry Field, Martha K Field

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