Marginal social benefits of pollution can be thought of as __________.

Question

nothing because there are no benefits to pollution

the additional utility brought on by increased production

the avoidance of costs of pollution reduction or abatement

the marginal cost of reducing pollution

Answer 1

Marginal social benefits of pollution can be thought of as the avoidance of costs of pollution reduction or abatement.

This perspective considers the economic trade-offs involved in pollution; some level of pollution might deliver certain benefits related to production or activity that outweigh the costs associated with pollution control efforts.