The efficient quantity of pollution emissions occurs where: the marginal social benefit of pollution is equal to the marginal social cost of pollution. the marginal social benefits of pollution exceed the marginal social costs of pollution. government forces zero pollution to occur, no matter what the cost. there is absolutely no damage done to a pristine environment.

True or flase? a. new technological developments can us adapt to depleting sources of natural resources. b. research and development funds from the government to private industry never pay off for the country as a whole; they only increase the profits of rich corporations. c. in order for fledgling industries in poor nations to thrive, they must receive protection from foreign trade. d. countries with few natural resources will always be poor. e. as long as real gdp (gross domestic product) grows at a slower rate than the population, per capita real gdp increases.