Practice Environmental Economics (3.2) - Economic Systems and Development

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
Define externalities in your own words.
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Think of an example where a factory impacts the community.
Question 2.
What are public goods? Give an example.
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Consider items that everyone can access freely.
3Question 3.
What is an externality?
- A market price manipulation
- A cost not accounted in transactions
- A public good provided free of charge
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Consider the hidden costs of pollution.
4Question 4.
True or False: Public goods can be provided by private entities.
- True
- False
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Think of examples like community parks.
Question 5.
Design a cap-and-trade system for a hypothetical city struggling with air pollution. Describe the steps to implement it and potential challenges.
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Think about how to balance economic activity with environmental integrity.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate a case study where a tax on carbon emissions helped reduce pollution in a specific region. What metrics would you use to assess its success?
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Consider both environmental and economic factors.

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