Exam 23: Economics, environment, and Sustainability

Which of the following refers to people's physical and mental talents that provide labor,organizational and management skills,and innovation?

When implementing ____________________ taxes,governments should enforce a safety net for poor and middle class citizens.

The central characteristic of a high-throughput economy is that it ____.

Which school of economics views human economic systems as subsystems of the biosphere that depend heavily on the earth's irreplaceable natural resources and ecosystem services?

Which school of economics contends that conventional economic growth eventually will become unsustainable because it can deplete or degrade various irreplaceable forms of natural capital?

____________________ has numerous harmful health and environmental effects and reducing it would benefit individuals,economies,and the environment.

Which of the following is an environmental indicator?

The repayment rate at the Grameen Bank on microloans is about 45-50%.

The best solution for pollution is always total cleanup.

The market price you pay for something does not include most of the costs related to harm to the environment and human health associated with the production of the product.