Environmental Policy Quiz

What is the primary focus of ecological economics?

• Maximizing consumer satisfaction

• Achieving sustainable development

• Balancing government budgets

• Increasing producer profits

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Which of the following is a non-market value?

• Price of a new car

• Clean air

• Cost of a movie ticket

• Interest rates

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Which term best describes a situation where market transactions do not reflect the true costs or benefits to society?

• Market success

• Market equilibrium

• Market failure

• Supply and demand

What is eco-labeling?

• A method to increase production costs

• A system to promote environmentally friendly products

• A tax on pollution

• A subsidy for fossil fuels

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What is the main purpose of an environmental impact statement?

• To outline the economic costs of a project

• To evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed action

• To assess the financial benefits of a new policy

• To determine the political feasibility of a project

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Which approach involves direct regulation by the government to control environmental issues?

• Market-based approach

• Command and control approach

• Voluntary approach

• Educational approach

What is a subsidy in environmental economics?

• A financial penalty for polluters

• A tax on green products

• A financial incentive to support environmentally friendly practices

• An increase in energy prices

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How does cap and trade work to reduce pollution?

• By setting a fixed price for emissions

• By allowing companies to buy and sell emission permits

• By providing tax credits to polluters

• By mandating renewable energy use

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Which of the following is an example of a green tax?

• Tax on organic food

• Tax on gasoline

• Tax on financial transactions

• Tax on luxury goods

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What role does lobbying play in environmental policy?

• Creating new environmental technologies

• Influencing lawmakers to enact or change policies

• Enforcing environmental regulations

• Conducting environmental research