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    Question

    In the context of pollution control, define and

    distinguish between the Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) and the Total Abatement Cost (TAC) for a firm.
    A MAC is the cost of adopting new technology, and TAC is the cost of running it. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B MAC is the cost of reducing the last unit of pollution, while TAC is the sum of all costs incurred to reduce pollution to the current level. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C MAC is the constant unit cost of abatement, and TAC is the average cost. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D MAC decreases as abatement increases, while TAC is always constant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: The Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) is the cost incurred by a firm to reduce pollution by one additional unit. It typically increases as the level of abatement rises (it gets progressively harder/more expensive to clean up the last few units). The Total Abatement Cost (TAC) is the area under the MAC curve, representing the cumulative cost of all abatement efforts up to a specific level.

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