C Consider two polluting firms with the following marginal savings functions; MS, = 20 - e, for firm 1 MS2 = 40 – 2e, for firm 2 Where e and ez are emission levels for firm 1 and 2, respectively. a....


C Consider two polluting firms with the following marginal savings<br>functions;<br>MS, = 20 - e, for firm 1<br>MS2 = 40 – 2e, for firm 2<br>Where e and ez are emission levels for firm 1 and 2, respectively.<br>a. Sketch the MS functions on a diagram.<br>b. Derive the total MS function. Draw it on your diagram above.<br>c. The regulator would like to reduce the level of total emissions by 60% from their<br>unregulated level. What is the total reduction in emissions needed?<br>i. If the regulator decides emissions be cut using equiproportionate reduction,<br>how much is each firm required to reduce? Explain whether this would be a<br>cost-effective way to reduce emissions?<br>

Extracted text: C Consider two polluting firms with the following marginal savings functions; MS, = 20 - e, for firm 1 MS2 = 40 – 2e, for firm 2 Where e and ez are emission levels for firm 1 and 2, respectively. a. Sketch the MS functions on a diagram. b. Derive the total MS function. Draw it on your diagram above. c. The regulator would like to reduce the level of total emissions by 60% from their unregulated level. What is the total reduction in emissions needed? i. If the regulator decides emissions be cut using equiproportionate reduction, how much is each firm required to reduce? Explain whether this would be a cost-effective way to reduce emissions?

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