According to many economists,the government should:

A) reduce the level of carbon emissions as far as possible.
B) use policies to achieve the optimal level of carbon-emissions reduction in the least costly way.
C) set policy to achieve the efficient level of pollution by reducing the costs of pollution,which will always increase the benefits to society.
D) reduce carbon emissions whenever the marginal cost exceeds a predetermined level set by the courts.

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Justin Amato · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The most efficient way to reduce carbon emissions is to achieve the optimal level in the least costly way. This means that policies should aim to balance the costs and benefits of reducing emissions, rather than simply reducing emissions as far as possible without regard to the costs. This approach will ensure that society gets the most benefit from reducing emissions, without imposing unnecessary costs on individuals and businesses.

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