Suppose that two major manufacturers of commercial refrigerants, Firm J and Firm K, face the following marginal
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Suppose that two major manufacturers of commercial refrigerants, Firm J and Firm K, face the following marginal abatement costs (MAC) for HCFCs:
MACJ = 1.2AJ
MACK = 1.8AK
In the aggregate, the two firms do not hold enough HCFC allowances to cover their production activity and must abate a combined level of 20 units. Should each firm abate 10 units each? Explain economically, and support with calculations.
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Environmental Economics and Management Theory, Policy and Applications
ISBN: 978-1111826673
6th edition
Authors: Scott J. Callan, Janet M. Thomas
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