Suppose the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to mandate that all methane emissions must be reduced to zero in order to alleviate global warming in the United States.

Which of the following describes why most economists would disagree with this policy?

a. The opportunity cost of zero pollution is much higher than its benefit.

b. Reducing methane emissions is desirable, but whatever levels of pollution firms decide to emit privately are already efficient.

c. Society would not benefit from lower air pollution.

d. The environment isn't worth protecting.

Bayside coatings company purchased waterproofing equipment on january 2, 20y4, for $190,000. the equipment was expected to have a useful life of four years and a residual value of $9,000. instructions: determine the amount of depreciation expense for the years ended december 31, 20y4, 20y5, 20y6, and 20y7, by (a) the straight-line method and (b) the double-declining-balance method. also determine the total depreciation expense for the four years by each method. depreciation expense year straight-line method double-declining-balance method 20y4 $ $ 20y5 20y6 20y7 total $