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It's a classic result of step functions, which are popular in tax codes and regulations.
For example, if you pollute 99 ppm, then you're good. If you pollute 100 ppm, you're bad.
mhh__
3 months ago
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I once half seriously proposed a limit on the second derivative of effective rates like this but imagine explaining that to a politician these days...
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For example, if you pollute 99 ppm, then you're good. If you pollute 100 ppm, you're bad.