Jonske Pearson Chapter 2: Economics & Environmental Policy

The 2nd period of U.S. environmental policy (late 1800-mid 1900's)

________are general plans and principles that address the interactions between us & environment

Resources are unlimited

Which federal government creation led to the use of Environmental Impact Statements?

The wastewater treatment plant had to pay more money this month due to increased pollution

Economies do not depend on the environment

Using a command-and-control approach to environmental policy...

Only the legislative branch is involved in environmental policy

the government financially rewards the power plant for reducing harmful emissions

Effective Environmental Policy involves input from

What type of graph is this

What statement about cap-and-trade systems is true?

The amount of product people will buy at a given price

Most recent environmental policy reflects (1980's to today)

The first laws in U.S. environmental policy:

Some resources like fossil fuels are ______ and and cannot be replaced

All are ecosystem services or goods EXCEPT

The government only interacts with businesses when making environmental policies

Who's sidekick is this?

What does the red line on the graph represent?

All of these are considered to be non-market values EXCEPT

What does the blue line on the graph represent?

What are 2 of the reasons that helped begin the environmental movement in the 3rd period of U.S. environmental history?

What movie is this picture from?

who wrote Silent Spring?

The 3rd period of environmental policy (mid to late 1900's)

When a government uses a financial incentive to promote environmentally responsible behavior

The following pictures are examples of

Can you name this cartoon character?

Mrs. J is deciding if she should install solar panels (pros & cons), what economic concept?

The final step of the environmental policy process is to

If a resource like oil became scarce while demand increased, what happens to the price?