must operate within the environment

In contrast to developing countries, urban growth indeveloping countries today is due to:

population growth and rural to urban migration.

Which of the following would be a market based approach topollution control?

) a “pay as you throw” system for trash collection.

What is the goal of Cap and Trade?

To reduce pollution through market incentives

Which of the following is an external cost of automobile use?

Medical costs due to accidents and injuries.

According to the ecological economist’s view, economicproduction:

does not require natural resources.

Which statement best explains the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity?

Sedentary drivers do not exercise.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Smart Growth?

Noise pollution is a major problem

Which of the following is an advantage of zoning?

Development can be concentrated near mass transit lines.

Which of the following would best describe an ecologicaleconomist’s view of the economy?

human economy is limited by environmental resources

What is the market price equilibrium point?

Price where consumers will buy and sellers can profit

Historical examination of the costs and benefitsof pollution control over time show:

benefit/cost relationship tends to improve over time.

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1
Economic systems
do not depend on limited natural resources
shouldn't include pollution costs with action costs
must operate within the environment
rarely balance the costs and benefits of every action
2
In contrast to developing countries, urban growth indeveloping countries today is due to:
population growth and rural to urban migration.
rural population growth
population growth.
rural to urban migration.
3
Which of the following would be a market based approach topollution control?
emission standards for new automobiles.
ban of leaded gasoline.
a “carbon tax” on gasoline.
) a “pay as you throw” system for trash collection.
4
Which of the factors does NOT contribute to urban sprawl?
Cheap gasoline
Inexpensive land outside city limits
Urban growth boundary
Extensive highway infrastructure
5
What is the goal of Cap and Trade?
Capping the amount of GNP devoted to pollution
Environmental fundraiser by trading caps on ebay
To reduce pollution by capping all smokestacks
To reduce pollution through market incentives
6
Which of the following is an external cost of automobile use?
Teen drivers must pay for their own automobile insurance.
Medical costs due to accidents and injuries.
Transporting cars from factory to showroom
Loan defaults of unemployed consumers.
7
Select one way to decrease automobile use.
Increase parking options.
Increase gasoline tax.
Maintain infrastructure.
Decrease mass transit.
8
Major urban problems include
Traffic congestion
All of these
Noise pollution
Air pollution
9
New Urbanism is a response to which of the following problems:
Urban growth boundary
Cluster development
Light rail
Urban sprawl
10
According to the ecological economist’s view, economicproduction:
lies outside of the environment.
competes with ecosystem services.
can supply needed services without affecting theenvironment.
does not require natural resources.
11
Which statement best explains the relationship between urban sprawl and obesity?
Walking in the inner city is dangerous.
Commuters eat in their cars.
Fast food is common in urban settings.
Sedentary drivers do not exercise.
12
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Smart Growth?
Less land is wasted in individual use.
Promotes sustainable and enjoyable urban areas.
Alternative transportation is favored.
Noise pollution is a major problem
13
Which is NOT an economic factor contributing toward urban sprawl?
Permit requirements are less stringent in rural areas
Single use zoning
Agricultural land is inexpensive
Interest on mortgage interest is deductable
14
Which of the following is an advantage of zoning?
Zoning limits entrepreneurial response to business climate.
Property values decrease near major highways.
Development can be concentrated near mass transit lines.
Single use zones move services away from residential areas.
15
Which is NOT an example of an economic approach to reduce pollution?
Tax cars that get poor gas mileage
Emissions trading
Green Revolution
Energy Star labels
16
Which of the following would best describe an ecologicaleconomist’s view of the economy?
environment needs to be protected regardless of the cost
human economy lies outside of the environment.
you can not put a dollar value on environmental protection.
human economy is limited by environmental resources
17
The strategy that convinces people to discard objects prior to their functional lifespan
contingent valuation
planned obsolescence
market failure
perceived obsolescence
18
What is the market price equilibrium point?
The point set buy government regulation
Price where consumers will buy and sellers can profit
Point at which the market is sustainable
None of these
19
From the list below, which city is not one of the five top mega cities?
Seoul
Los Angeles
Jakarta
New York City
20
Historical examination of the costs and benefitsof pollution control over time show:
benefits decrease but costs continue to increase.
benefit/cost relationship tends to improve over time.
pollution control is not beneficial in the long run.
pollution control costs tend to rise over time.

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