The government allocates three allowances to each firm, where each allowance allows one unit to be emitted. If both firms now emit three units each, the total cost of reducing emissions for Firm 1 is and the total cost of reducing emissions for Firm 2 is .

What can be said about farmers in highly developed countries? a) they have little or no negative impact on the environment. b) they practice subsistence agriculture. c) they are able to incorporate polyculture into their farming practices. d) they utilize organic farming techniques on a regular basis. e) they rely on large amounts of energy from fossil fuels.