Question 1

In what way do developing countries make the largest contribution to the global concentrations of greenhouse gases?

Accepted Answer

A) vehicle emissions. 
B) deforestation. 
C) mining. 
D) irrigation. 
A) vehicle emissions. 
B) deforestation. 
C) mining. 
D) irrigation. B

Question 2

The "cost of rainforest preservation" can be lowered for developing countries by

Accepted Answer

A) the development of alternative rainforest products. 
B) research on agriculture in rainforest soils. 
C) encouraging rainforest settlement of the poor. 
D) subsidies for activities like cattle raising. 
A) the development of alternative rainforest products. 
B) research on agriculture in rainforest soils. 
C) encouraging rainforest settlement of the poor. 
D) subsidies for activities like cattle raising. A

Question 3

Compare and contrast the path of economic development for Haiti and the Dominican Republic? How did differences in in earlier institutions and the policies pursued by the two nations play a rolein determining the development related outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Detailed in the case study at the end of chapter.(You might also refer to the following:
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1953959,00.html)

Question 4

Describe the basic issues involved in setting up a system of national accounts that includes the value of environmental capital and its loss.

Accepted Answer

Detailed i

Question 5

Which of the following environmental problems are largely caused by persistent poverty?

Accepted Answer

A) Deforestation. 
B) Soil erosion. 
C) Ground water contamination. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Deforestation. 
B) Soil erosion. 
C) Ground water contamination. 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

Debt-for-nature swaps are most generally

Accepted Answer

A) beneficial only to the developing country. 
B) beneficial only to the developed country. 
C) beneficial only to the bank which can write off the debt. 
D) beneficial to all countries. 
A) beneficial only to the developing country. 
B) beneficial only to the developed country. 
C) beneficial only to the bank which can write off the debt. 
D) beneficial to all countries.

Question 7

How will global warming and climate change adversely impact the "poor," particularly in developing nations?

Accepted Answer

The poor are heavily dependent on natura

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is violated if there is a free rider problem?

Accepted Answer

A) universality 
B) exclusivity 
C) transferability 
D) enforceability 
A) universality 
B) exclusivity 
C) transferability 
D) enforceability

Question 9

Provide a short definition of sustainable development.

Accepted Answer

Meeting the needs of

Question 10

Why might it be in the direct economic interest of the United States to finance rain forest conservation programs in the Amazon?

Accepted Answer

Answers may include global war

Question 11

Recurrent flooding in Bangladesh is causing the land area of the country to shrink.In what ways might environmental mismanagement play a role in explaining this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Depends on

Question 12

Describe the costs of deforestation.

Accepted Answer

Flooding,leading to disease an

Question 13

Sustainable development means

Accepted Answer

A) emphasizing the role of the market. 
B) emphasizing the role of government. 
C) meeting the present generation's needs without compromising the needs of future generations. 
D) maintaining output growth at a constant rate. 
A) emphasizing the role of the market. 
B) emphasizing the role of government. 
C) meeting the present generation's needs without compromising the needs of future generations. 
D) maintaining output growth at a constant rate.

Question 14

The free rider problem is a situation in which

Accepted Answer

A) effluents such as CFCs combine with ozone and decrease concentrations of that protective chemical. 
B) one agent secures benefits that others pay for. 
C) there are excessive subsidies given to polluting buses or other forms of mass transit. 
D) perfect property rights exist. 
A) effluents such as CFCs combine with ozone and decrease concentrations of that protective chemical. 
B) one agent secures benefits that others pay for. 
C) there are excessive subsidies given to polluting buses or other forms of mass transit. 
D) perfect property rights exist.

Question 15

Describe the effect of the loss of biodiversity on productivity and health.

Accepted Answer

Reduced adaptability

Question 16

Which of the following conditions does not characterize perfect property rights markets?

Accepted Answer

A) universality 
B) exclusivity 
C) sustainability. 
D) enforceability. 
A) universality 
B) exclusivity 
C) sustainability. 
D) enforceability.

Question 17

In what way is better protection of the environment a possible result of successful development?

Accepted Answer

Successful development brings the poor a

Question 18

Describe the costs of water pollution.

Accepted Answer

Disease and death,poor househo

Question 19

What are some of the strategies that have been proposed to mitigate global warming at a macro level?

Accepted Answer

These include,capping emission

Question 20

Discuss the relationship between poverty,growth and the environment.

Accepted Answer

Discussed

In what way do developing countries make the largest contribution to the global concentrations of greenhouse gases?

The "cost of rainforest preservation" can be lowered for developing countries by

Compare and contrast the path of economic development for Haiti and the Dominican Republic? How did differences in in earlier institutions and the policies pursued by the two nations play a rolein determining the development related outcomes?

Describe the basic issues involved in setting up a system of national accounts that includes the value of environmental capital and its loss.

Which of the following environmental problems are largely caused by persistent poverty?

Debt-for-nature swaps are most generally

How will global warming and climate change adversely impact the "poor," particularly in developing nations?

Which of the following conditions is violated if there is a free rider problem?

Provide a short definition of sustainable development.

Why might it be in the direct economic interest of the United States to finance rain forest conservation programs in the Amazon?

Recurrent flooding in Bangladesh is causing the land area of the country to shrink.In what ways might environmental mismanagement play a role in explaining this phenomenon?

Describe the costs of deforestation.

Sustainable development means

The free rider problem is a situation in which

Describe the effect of the loss of biodiversity on productivity and health.

Which of the following conditions does not characterize perfect property rights markets?

In what way is better protection of the environment a possible result of successful development?

Describe the costs of water pollution.

What are some of the strategies that have been proposed to mitigate global warming at a macro level?

Discuss the relationship between poverty,growth and the environment.

Introducing Economic Development: a Global Perspective

Comparative Economic Development

Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development

Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment

Poverty,inequality,and Development

Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes,consequences,and Controversies

Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy

Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development

Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development

Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market,state,and Civil Society

International Trade Theory and Development Strategy

Balance of Payments,debt,financial Crises,and Stabilization Policies

Foreign Finance,investment,aid,and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities

Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development

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Exam 10: The Environment and Development

In what way do developing countries make the largest contribution to the global concentrations of greenhouse gases?

The "cost of rainforest preservation" can be lowered for developing countries by

Compare and contrast the path of economic development for Haiti and the Dominican Republic? How did differences in in earlier institutions and the policies pursued by the two nations play a rolein determining the development related outcomes?

Describe the basic issues involved in setting up a system of national accounts that includes the value of environmental capital and its loss.

Which of the following environmental problems are largely caused by persistent poverty?

Debt-for-nature swaps are most generally

How will global warming and climate change adversely impact the "poor," particularly in developing nations?

Which of the following conditions is violated if there is a free rider problem?

Provide a short definition of sustainable development.

Why might it be in the direct economic interest of the United States to finance rain forest conservation programs in the Amazon?

Recurrent flooding in Bangladesh is causing the land area of the country to shrink.In what ways might environmental mismanagement play a role in explaining this phenomenon?

Describe the costs of deforestation.

Sustainable development means

The free rider problem is a situation in which

Describe the effect of the loss of biodiversity on productivity and health.

Which of the following conditions does not characterize perfect property rights markets?

In what way is better protection of the environment a possible result of successful development?

Describe the costs of water pollution.

What are some of the strategies that have been proposed to mitigate global warming at a macro level?

Discuss the relationship between poverty,growth and the environment.

Introducing Economic Development: a Global Perspective

Comparative Economic Development

Classic Theories of Economic Growth and Development

Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment

Poverty,inequality,and Development

Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes,consequences,and Controversies

Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy

Human Capital: Education and Health in Economic Development

Agricultural Transformation and Rural Development

Development Policymaking and the Roles of Market,state,and Civil Society

International Trade Theory and Development Strategy

Balance of Payments,debt,financial Crises,and Stabilization Policies

Foreign Finance,investment,aid,and Conflict: Controversies and Opportunities

Finance and Fiscal Policy for Development

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