MEC is a measure of and depreciation rate is a measure of

MEC is a measure of ________________ and depreciation rate is a measure of ______________ .

marginal cost; marginal cost

marginal cost; marginal benefit

marginal benefit; marginal cost

marginal benefit; marginal benefit

Solution

The correct option is b

Explanation : Marginal external cost is the increase in the total external cost that occurs as a consequence of a small increase in output produced by the firm generating the pollution . Depreciation rate is the percent rate at which an asset is depreciated.  It lowers the net income so that the business pays less taxes , hence it is a marginal benefit.