Question 1

Most conventional American economic theory is embedded in a _________ paradigm of ideas and assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) systems resources 
B) center-periphery 
C) resource allocation 
D) corporate 
A) systems resources 
B) center-periphery 
C) resource allocation 
D) corporate

Question 2

Explain the concepts of CRM and TEA;then compare and contrast these two strategies.

Accepted Answer

CRM, or Customer Relationship Management

Question 3

The chemical and primary metal industries are difficult to regulate with respect to environmental impact because they constitute about one quarter of the country's total economic output.Restrictions would therefore adversely affect economic output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Identify and discuss the primary reasons why markets fail.Be sure to give specific examples to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

There are several primary reasons why ma

Question 5

The establishment of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the U.S.is part of an environmental regulatory state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"Shadow prices" are developed by:

Accepted Answer

A) supply and demand. 
B) bureaucrats or organizational experts. 
C) marketplace outsiders. 
D) black markets. 
A) supply and demand. 
B) bureaucrats or organizational experts. 
C) marketplace outsiders. 
D) black markets.

Question 7

Recycling is an example of an "end of the pipe" policy intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The environmental policy system in the U.S.is _________ than those of Great Britain,France,and Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) driven more by stakeholder control 
B) less "winner-take-all" 
C) more coercive 
D) driven more by shareholder control 
A) driven more by stakeholder control 
B) less "winner-take-all" 
C) more coercive 
D) driven more by shareholder control

Question 9

Rivers,air,and groundwater are considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) private property. 
B) common property. 
C) government property. 
D) public property. 
A) private property. 
B) common property. 
C) government property. 
D) public property.

Question 10

While Europe is more successful at recycling,the U.S.provides far greater support for international treaties like the Kyoto climate treaty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Commons resource management regimes have their origin in European systems,while the tradable environmental allowances regimes have their origin in the Anglo-American property rights system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In spite of problems and strong antiglobalization protests,environmental protection is becoming institutionalized at a global level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The city of Metropolis has erected billboards around the city that proclaim,"If it's not in use-turn off the juice." This policy represents what type of "fix"?

Accepted Answer

A) legal 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) technical 
A) legal 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) technical

Question 14

Describe significant trends showing that the regulatory state is under attack in the U.S.Be sure to provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

There are several significant trends sho

Question 15

Increasingly,American public policy is becoming "retail" policy,rather than "wholesale" policy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because of constant price inflation,most neoclassical economists advise consumers to adopt a "wait and see," or deferred gratification,approach to consumption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One advantage of commons resource management is that it has low enforcement costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Technological and behavioral "fixes" can be either regulatory or nonregulatory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory policy?

Accepted Answer

A) the 1872 Mining Act 
B) the 1976 Clean Water Act 
C) the 1992 Energy Policy Act 
D) All of the above are regulatory policies. 
E) None of the above are regulatory policies. 
A) the 1872 Mining Act 
B) the 1976 Clean Water Act 
C) the 1992 Energy Policy Act 
D) All of the above are regulatory policies. 
E) None of the above are regulatory policies.

Question 20

Places like national parks and grasslands are considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) private property resources. 
B) common property resources. 
C) non-renewable resources. 
D) public property resources. 
A) private property resources. 
B) common property resources. 
C) non-renewable resources. 
D) public property resources.

Most conventional American economic theory is embedded in a _________ paradigm of ideas and assumptions.

Explain the concepts of CRM and TEA;then compare and contrast these two strategies.

The chemical and primary metal industries are difficult to regulate with respect to environmental impact because they constitute about one quarter of the country's total economic output.Restrictions would therefore adversely affect economic output.

Identify and discuss the primary reasons why markets fail.Be sure to give specific examples to illustrate your points.

The establishment of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the U.S.is part of an environmental regulatory state.

"Shadow prices" are developed by:

Recycling is an example of an "end of the pipe" policy intervention.

The environmental policy system in the U.S.is _________ than those of Great Britain,France,and Japan.

Rivers,air,and groundwater are considered to be:

While Europe is more successful at recycling,the U.S.provides far greater support for international treaties like the Kyoto climate treaty.

Commons resource management regimes have their origin in European systems,while the tradable environmental allowances regimes have their origin in the Anglo-American property rights system.

In spite of problems and strong antiglobalization protests,environmental protection is becoming institutionalized at a global level.

The city of Metropolis has erected billboards around the city that proclaim,"If it's not in use-turn off the juice." This policy represents what type of "fix"?

Describe significant trends showing that the regulatory state is under attack in the U.S.Be sure to provide specific examples.

Increasingly,American public policy is becoming "retail" policy,rather than "wholesale" policy.

Because of constant price inflation,most neoclassical economists advise consumers to adopt a "wait and see," or deferred gratification,approach to consumption.

One advantage of commons resource management is that it has low enforcement costs.

Technological and behavioral "fixes" can be either regulatory or nonregulatory.

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory policy?

Places like national parks and grasslands are considered to be:

Environment, human Systems, and Social Science

Humans and the Resources of the Earth: Sources and Sinks

Climate Change, science, and Risk

Energy and Society

Population, environment, and Food

Globalization, inequality, and Sustainability

Environmentalism: Ideology and Collective Action

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Exam 7: Transforming Structures: Markets and Politics

Most conventional American economic theory is embedded in a _________ paradigm of ideas and assumptions.

Explain the concepts of CRM and TEA;then compare and contrast these two strategies.

The chemical and primary metal industries are difficult to regulate with respect to environmental impact because they constitute about one quarter of the country's total economic output.Restrictions would therefore adversely affect economic output.

Identify and discuss the primary reasons why markets fail.Be sure to give specific examples to illustrate your points.

The establishment of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) in the U.S.is part of an environmental regulatory state.

"Shadow prices" are developed by:

Recycling is an example of an "end of the pipe" policy intervention.

The environmental policy system in the U.S.is _________ than those of Great Britain,France,and Japan.

Rivers,air,and groundwater are considered to be:

While Europe is more successful at recycling,the U.S.provides far greater support for international treaties like the Kyoto climate treaty.

Commons resource management regimes have their origin in European systems,while the tradable environmental allowances regimes have their origin in the Anglo-American property rights system.

In spite of problems and strong antiglobalization protests,environmental protection is becoming institutionalized at a global level.

The city of Metropolis has erected billboards around the city that proclaim,"If it's not in use-turn off the juice." This policy represents what type of "fix"?

Describe significant trends showing that the regulatory state is under attack in the U.S.Be sure to provide specific examples.

Increasingly,American public policy is becoming "retail" policy,rather than "wholesale" policy.

Because of constant price inflation,most neoclassical economists advise consumers to adopt a "wait and see," or deferred gratification,approach to consumption.

One advantage of commons resource management is that it has low enforcement costs.

Technological and behavioral "fixes" can be either regulatory or nonregulatory.

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory policy?

Places like national parks and grasslands are considered to be:

Environment, human Systems, and Social Science

Humans and the Resources of the Earth: Sources and Sinks

Climate Change, science, and Risk

Energy and Society

Population, environment, and Food

Globalization, inequality, and Sustainability

Environmentalism: Ideology and Collective Action

Filters