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Modify example 9.2 by assuming there is only one firm. Assume that both η and ν1=ν can take two values: νL, νH, and ηL, ηH. Denote pLL=Pr(η=ηL, ν=νL) as the probablity that both parameters take their low values, and similarly define pLH, pHL, and pHH. Define abatement costs by C(l)=c·l2/2 and damages by D(A)=δ⋅A2/2, where A=η(emax−νl) is the ambient pollution level.

(a) Calculate the optimal level for abatement input and the optimal ambient emission tax rate.

(b) Consider the following special cases and interpret: (i) pLH=pHL=0, (ii) pLL=pHH=0, and (iii) Pr(η
,ν)=Pr(η)×Pr(ν)=pηpν

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A Course In Environmental Economics

ISBN: 9781316866818

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Authors: Daniel J Phaneuf, Till Requate

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