In the graph below, show, using a vertical line, an abatement level of 0.3 mg/l and highlight and clearly label the parts of the graph which represent the total damages (TD) and the total abatement costs (TAC) at that level of abatement. Dollars (Millions) 4.5 3.5 1.5 1 0.5 0.5 Nitrate Contamination (Mg/L) 1.5 2 Part B Interpret the marginal damage (MD) value and the marginal abatement cost (MAC) value at the level of abatement from Part A. Make sure to appropriately use all available information in the interpretation including the appropriate units on the vertical axis - don't be generic.

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Problem 1
Part A
In the graph below, show, using a vertical line, an abatement level of 0.3 mg/l and highlight and
clearly label the parts of the graph which represent the total damages (TD) and the total
abatement costs (TAC) at that level of abatement.
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0
0.5
1
Nitrate Contamination (Mg/L)
1.5
Part B
Interpret the marginal damage (MD) value and the marginal abatement cost (MAC) value at
the level of abatement from Part A. Make sure to appropriately use all available information in
the interpretation including the appropriate units on the vertical axis - don't be generic.
Transcribed Image Text:Straightforward Problems Problem 1 Part A In the graph below, show, using a vertical line, an abatement level of 0.3 mg/l and highlight and clearly label the parts of the graph which represent the total damages (TD) and the total abatement costs (TAC) at that level of abatement. 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0 0.5 1 Nitrate Contamination (Mg/L) 1.5 Part B Interpret the marginal damage (MD) value and the marginal abatement cost (MAC) value at the level of abatement from Part A. Make sure to appropriately use all available information in the interpretation including the appropriate units on the vertical axis - don't be generic.
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