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WalterBright
on July 28, 2025
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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__
on July 28, 2025
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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.