The state of Colorado requires oil and gas companies who use fracking techniques to return the land

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The state of Colorado requires oil and gas companies who use fracking techniques to return the land to its original condition after the oil and gas extractions. Table 12.9 shows the total cost and total benefits (in dollars) of this policy.

Table 12.90 100 200 300 400 Land Restored (in acres) $0 $20 $80 $160 $280 Total Cost $0 $140 $240 $320 $380 Total

a. Calculate the marginal cost and the marginal benefit at each quantity (acre) of land restored. If you need a refresher on how to calculate marginal costs and benefits.

b. If we apply marginal analysis, what is the optimal amount of land to be restored?

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Principles Of Economics

ISBN: 9781506699868

2nd Edition

Authors: OpenStax

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