Question 1

In order to be environmentally effective,green taxes should be:

Accepted Answer

A) an effective source of revenue for the government. 
B) revenue neutral. 
C) phased in gradually. 
D) a and c 
E) b and c

Question 2

Rational choice theory suggests that which of the following would be most effective at reshaping consumer behavior to benefit the environment?

Accepted Answer

A) a series of tit-for-tat exchanges so that consumers can develop trust in social structures 
B) an economy based on the Soviet Union's 
C) persuasive appeals based on shame and guilt 
D) policies that encourage free riding

Question 3

Which of the following are sources of market failures?

Accepted Answer

A) externalities 
B) government subsidies 
C) cost accounting problems 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 4

The _________ is known for representing the interests of transnational corporations (TNCs).

Accepted Answer

A) World Trade Organization 
B) World Conservation Union 
C) Global Environmental Facility 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Question 5

Evidence supporting the notion that a "world society" is developing include(s):

Accepted Answer

A) denser ties between nation-states and the world society. 
B) a global emphasis on human rights. 
C) a global emphasis on environmentalism. 
D) all of the above 
E) none of the above

Exam 7: Transforming Structures: Markets and Politics

In order to be environmentally effective,green taxes should be:

Rational choice theory suggests that which of the following would be most effective at reshaping consumer behavior to benefit the environment?

Which of the following are sources of market failures?

The _________ is known for representing the interests of transnational corporations (TNCs) .

Evidence supporting the notion that a "world society" is developing include(s) :