Question 1

The ____ was deliberately designed to measure outputs,without taking into account their beneficial or harmful environmental impacts.​

Accepted Answer

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total value of goods and services produced in a country, but it does not take into account negative externalities such as pollution or depletion of natural resources. Therefore, it does not provide an accurate reflection of overall well-being or sustainability.

Question 2

Since 1980,a well-organized and well-funded movement has mounted a strong campaign to weaken or repeal existing U.S.environmental laws and regulations and to change the ways in which public lands are used.

Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the actions of a well-organized and well-funded movement since 1980 to weaken or repeal existing U.S. environmental laws and regulations and change the ways in which public lands are used.

Question 3

The view that natural resources are important but not indispensable is held by ____.​

Accepted Answer

Neoclassical economists believe that while natural resources are important, they are not indispensable because technology and innovation can be used to substitute for depleted resources or find alternative solutions.

Question 4

The economically and politically powerful interests that receive perverse subsidies spend a lot of time and money on ____,thus shifting to non-perverse subsidies would be difficult.​

Accepted Answer

The sentence suggests that the powerful interests receiving perverse subsidies engage in lobbying, which involves spending time and money to influence government policies and decisions. Therefore, lobbying is the best choice for this question. The other options (lawyers, bribes, policies, politicians) may also be involved, but the sentence does not specifically mention them.

Question 5

​Some experts cite the failure to include the harmful environmental costs in the ____ of the goods and services as one of the major causes of the environmental problems we face.

Accepted Answer

Market prices often do not reflect the environmental costs of goods and services, leading to environmental problems.

Question 6

​Less than 10% of the U.S.public considers the environment to be one of the nation's most pressing problems.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and polls, such as those conducted by Gallup, often show that while the environment is a concern for many Americans, it typically ranks below other issues like the economy, healthcare, and national security in terms of being considered one of the nation's most pressing problems.

Question 7

What is an internal cost of driving a domestic car?​

Accepted Answer

The internal cost of driving a domestic car refers to costs that are directly borne by the car owner, such as the cost of manufacture. Other options like air pollution, highway accidents, health costs, and hazardous wastes are external costs, impacting society or the environment rather than the individual directly.

Question 8

In a market-based economic system,economic decisions about prices are controlled by ____.​

Accepted Answer

In a market-based economic system, prices are determined by the forces of supply and demand, as buyers and sellers negotiate prices based on their own interests and judgments. It is not controlled by the government, customs or experience, the banks, or full-cost pricing.

Question 9

A necessary result of implementing ____ is that some producers of harmful products and services would go out of business.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A necessary result of implementing ____ is...

Question 10

Perverse ____ can distort the economic playing field and create a huge economic incentive for resource depletion and environmental degradation.​

Accepted Answer

Subsidies to industries that rely on resource depletion and environmental degradation can create a distorted playing field, as they provide a financial incentive to continue these practices. This can lead to overuse of resources, pollution, and other harms to the environment.

Question 11

The central view of neoclassical economists is that economic growth is ____.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The central view of neoclassical economists is...

Question 12

How do proponents suggest we implement a tax shift to green taxes,which transfers taxes from income and wealth to pollution and environmental degradation?​

Accepted Answer

Phasing in the tax shift over a period of 10 to 20 years allows individuals and companies time to adjust and make changes to reduce their pollution and environmental degradation. It also allows for a smoother transition for those who may be negatively impacted by the shift, such as low-income households. Additionally, implementing the tax shift immediately could have unintended consequences and create economic instability.

Question 13

What kind of economist favors adjusting existing economic policies and tools to be more environmentally beneficial over inventing all-new policies and tools?​

Accepted Answer

Environmental economists typically favor adjusting existing policies and tools to be more environmentally beneficial, rather than creating entirely new policies and tools. They often use cost-benefit analysis to determine the optimal level of environmental protection that balances the benefits of environmental improvement with the costs of implementing policies.

Question 14

Which type of economist views economic systems as subsystems of the biosphere that depend heavily on irreplaceable natural resources?​

Accepted Answer

Ecological economists view economic systems as subsystems of the biosphere that depend heavily on irreplaceable natural resources. They understand that economic growth and development cannot continue indefinitely without considering the impact on the environment and the depletion of natural resources.

Question 15

​The ecological economist believes that conventional economic growth will eventually ____.

Accepted Answer

Ecological economists argue that conventional economic growth, which is based on increasing production and consumption of goods and services, will eventually deplete natural capital such as forests, fisheries, and fossil fuels. As these resources become scarcer and more expensive, economic growth will become increasingly difficult to sustain. Therefore, ecological economists advocate for a shift towards a sustainable economy that prioritizes the protection and restoration of natural systems.

Question 16

China's ____,has grown to roughly 300 million,which is a number almost equal to the U.S.population.​

Accepted Answer

The sentence is referring to China's "consumer middle class," which has a population of roughly 300 million. This is a significant market size, almost equal to the population of the United States. The other options (B) military, (C) poor, (D) working class, and (E) upper wealthy class are not directly related to the population size mentioned in the sentence.

Question 17

According to the WWF Global Footprint Network,if everyone in the world used resources equal to what the average American uses,we would need ____.​

Accepted Answer

The Global Footprint Network calculates the ecological footprint of humanity based on our consumption of natural resources such as water, forests, and fisheries, and compares it with the planet's regenerative capacity (biocapacity). If everyone in the world used resources equal to what the average American uses, we would need about five planet Earths to support them.

Question 18

A tax on the amount of CO₂ in exhaust from burning gasoline would be an example of a ____.

Accepted Answer

A tax on the amount of CO₂ in exhaust from burning gasoline is an example of a green tax, which is a tax on activities that are harmful to the environment, such as pollution or resource depletion.

Question 19

Less than 10% of the U.S.public considers the environment to be one of the nation's most pressing problems.

Accepted Answer

Surveys and polls, such as those conducted by Gallup, often show that while the environment is a concern for many Americans, it typically ranks below other issues like the economy, healthcare, and national security in terms of being considered one of the nation's most pressing problems.

Question 20

A potential problem to finding solutions to our environmental problems is that the message of environmental degradation often carries a negative tone that turns off many people.

Accepted Answer

Many people feel overwhelmed and helpless when presented with negative information about the environment, which can lead to unnecessary pessimism and inaction. It is important to present a positive, solution-oriented message that empowers individuals to take action and make a positive difference.

Quiz 17: Environmental Economics Politics and Worldviews

The ____ was deliberately designed to measure outputs,without taking into account their beneficial or harmful environmental impacts.​

Since 1980,a well-organized and well-funded movement has mounted a strong campaign to weaken or repeal existing U.S.environmental laws and regulations and to change the ways in which public lands are used.

The view that natural resources are important but not indispensable is held by ____.​

The economically and politically powerful interests that receive perverse subsidies spend a lot of time and money on ____,thus shifting to non-perverse subsidies would be difficult.​

​Some experts cite the failure to include the harmful environmental costs in the ____ of the goods and services as one of the major causes of the environmental problems we face.

​Less than 10% of the U.S.public considers the environment to be one of the nation's most pressing problems.

What is an internal cost of driving a domestic car?​

In a market-based economic system,economic decisions about prices are controlled by ____.​

A necessary result of implementing ____ is that some producers of harmful products and services would go out of business.​

Perverse ____ can distort the economic playing field and create a huge economic incentive for resource depletion and environmental degradation.​

The central view of neoclassical economists is that economic growth is ____.​

How do proponents suggest we implement a tax shift to green taxes,which transfers taxes from income and wealth to pollution and environmental degradation?​

What kind of economist favors adjusting existing economic policies and tools to be more environmentally beneficial over inventing all-new policies and tools?​

Which type of economist views economic systems as subsystems of the biosphere that depend heavily on irreplaceable natural resources?​

​The ecological economist believes that conventional economic growth will eventually ____.

China's ____,has grown to roughly 300 million,which is a number almost equal to the U.S.population.​

According to the WWF Global Footprint Network,if everyone in the world used resources equal to what the average American uses,we would need ____.​

A tax on the amount of CO2 in exhaust from burning gasoline would be an example of a ____.​

Less than 10% of the U.S.public considers the environment to be one of the nation's most pressing problems.

A potential problem to finding solutions to our environmental problems is that the message of environmental degradation often carries a negative tone that turns off many people.

The ____ was deliberately designed to measure outputs,without taking into account their beneficial or harmful environmental impacts.

The view that natural resources are important but not indispensable is held by ____.

The economically and politically powerful interests that receive perverse subsidies spend a lot of time and money on ____,thus shifting to non-perverse subsidies would be difficult.

Some experts cite the failure to include the harmful environmental costs in the ____ of the goods and services as one of the major causes of the environmental problems we face.

Less than 10% of the U.S.public considers the environment to be one of the nation's most pressing problems.

What is an internal cost of driving a domestic car?

In a market-based economic system,economic decisions about prices are controlled by ____.

A necessary result of implementing ____ is that some producers of harmful products and services would go out of business.

Perverse ____ can distort the economic playing field and create a huge economic incentive for resource depletion and environmental degradation.

The central view of neoclassical economists is that economic growth is ____.

How do proponents suggest we implement a tax shift to green taxes,which transfers taxes from income and wealth to pollution and environmental degradation?

What kind of economist favors adjusting existing economic policies and tools to be more environmentally beneficial over inventing all-new policies and tools?

Which type of economist views economic systems as subsystems of the biosphere that depend heavily on irreplaceable natural resources?

The ecological economist believes that conventional economic growth will eventually ____.

China's ____,has grown to roughly 300 million,which is a number almost equal to the U.S.population.

According to the WWF Global Footprint Network,if everyone in the world used resources equal to what the average American uses,we would need ____.

A tax on the amount of CO₂ in exhaust from burning gasoline would be an example of a ____.