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

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

According to the ecological economist’s view, economicproduction:

does not require natural resources.

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

benefit/cost relationship tends to improve over time.

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

Medical costs due to accidents and injuries.

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

human economy is limited by environmental resources

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

population growth and rural to urban migration.

must operate within the environment

Which of the following is an advantage of zoning?

Development can be concentrated near mass transit lines.

What is the goal of Cap and Trade?

To reduce pollution through market incentives

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

Sedentary drivers do not exercise.

What is the market price equilibrium point?

Price where consumers will buy and sellers can profit

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

Noise pollution is a major problem

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

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