A chemical factory dumps pollutants into a nearby river (permissible under the existing laws). In lieu of

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A chemical factory dumps pollutants into a nearby river (permissible under the existing laws). In lieu of dumping into the river, the factory could pay for the pollution to be hauled to a toxic waste dump site at a cost of $125,000 per year. A vacation resort located downstream from the factory suffers damages estimated at $200,000 per year. Evaluate whether a change in law is necessary to achieve an efficient outcome in this situation.

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Exploring Economics

ISBN: 9781439040249

5th Edition

Authors: Robert L Sexton

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