Refer to Figure 16.5. Before any tax on pollution is imposed, Alpha Chemicals is emitting ________ tons of pollution.

A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) 100

Marginal Benefits

The additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Pollution Emissions

The release of pollutants into the environment, often as a byproduct of industrial operations, transportation, and other human activities, contributing to environmental degradation.