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MAC = 24 - 2E and MD = E. 'If' the firm innovates and switches to a newer abatement technology, it will be able to operate on MAC = 12 - E.
MAC = 24 - 2E and MD = E. 'If' the firm innovates and switches to a newer abatement technology, it will be able to operate on MAC = 12 - E. The current regulatory environment is such that regulations automatically update forcing firms to operate at whatever is the current socially efficient level of emissions. The govt. is considering switching to a non -updating regulatory system. The govt.'s mandate is to minimize TSC. What is the incentive for the govt. to switch to a regulatory system where regulated emissions levels do not automatically update (keeping in mind that the firm's decision to innovate will be in response to the regulatory environment it faces).
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