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Question 4: Taxes and Technology Adoption (5 points total) A government regulator decides to levy a $50 tax on each unit
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Question 4: Taxes and Technology Adoption (5 points total) A government regulator decides to levy a $50 tax on each unit of emissions in an industry. Use the graph below to answer parts a. to c. $ MACOLD MACNEW Tax=$50 LA 400 800 1000 Abatement a. What are the firm's total abatement costs with the old technology (MACOLD)? (1 point) b. What are the firm's total tax bill with the old technology (MACOLD)? (1 point) C. If the new technology (to shift abatement costs from MACOLD to MACNew) costs $15,000, will the firm adopt the new technology? (1 point) YES or NO d. Explain your answer to (c) using calculations/numbers to support your claim. (2 points)