A completely successful emission charge would
A. Not shift either the private or social MC curve.
B. Shift the private MC curve to the same position as the social MC curve.
C. Shift the social MC curve to the same position as the private MC curve.
D. Shift the private MC curve until the curve intersects with price at zero output and pollution is completely eliminated.
Answer: B
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A. D; C B. B; C C. B; A D. D; B
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