Question 1

Urbanization tends to be lowest in countries with:

Accepted Answer

A)  highest GDP per capita 
B)  highest levels of pollution 
C)  lowest GDP per capita 
D)  average GDP per capita 
E)  lowest rate of natural disasters 
A)  highest GDP per capita 
B)  highest levels of pollution 
C)  lowest GDP per capita 
D)  average GDP per capita 
E)  lowest rate of natural disasters

Question 2

The urbanization percentage in Latin America in 2017 was approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  100% 
D)  20% 
E)  80% 
A)  30% 
B)  50% 
C)  100% 
D)  20% 
E)  80%

Question 3

Which of the following forms of pollution is easiest to deal with?

Accepted Answer

A)  air pollution 
B)  clean drinking water 
C)  deforestation 
D)  industrial water pollution 
E)  none of the above 
A)  air pollution 
B)  clean drinking water 
C)  deforestation 
D)  industrial water pollution 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Latin America has suffered roughly how many natural disasters between 1974 and 2003?

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  100 
C)  300 
D)  900 
E)  1200 
A)  500 
B)  100 
C)  300 
D)  900 
E)  1200

Question 5

Explain why pollution is such a problem in Latin America in terms of MC/MB.

Accepted Answer

Pollution is a significant problem in La

Question 6

The forests of Latin America provide a _____ for the world.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative externality 
B)  positive externality 
C)  tragedy of the commons 
D)  urbanization 
E)  none of the above 
A)  negative externality 
B)  positive externality 
C)  tragedy of the commons 
D)  urbanization 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Latin America is in a situation where:

Accepted Answer

A)  The rate of consumption of natural capital is larger than nature's ability to replenish it 
B)  The rate of consumption of natural capital roughly matches nature's ability to replenish it 
C)  The rate of consumption of natural capital is lower than nature's ability to replenish it. 
D)  Natural capital is now zero. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  The rate of consumption of natural capital is larger than nature's ability to replenish it 
B)  The rate of consumption of natural capital roughly matches nature's ability to replenish it 
C)  The rate of consumption of natural capital is lower than nature's ability to replenish it. 
D)  Natural capital is now zero. 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

The use of market signals to influence producer behavior with regard to pollution is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  negative externality 
B)  command and control 
C)  market failure 
D)  market based initiatives 
E)  positive externality 
A)  negative externality 
B)  command and control 
C)  market failure 
D)  market based initiatives 
E)  positive externality

Question 9

The most common form of pollution control in Latin America is:

Accepted Answer

A)  command and control. 
B)  market based initiatives. 
C)  tradable permits. 
D)  pollution taxes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  command and control. 
B)  market based initiatives. 
C)  tradable permits. 
D)  pollution taxes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Compare and contrast the different methods of pollution control. What are the merits and flaws of each of these methods?

Accepted Answer

Pollution control methods can be broadly

Question 11

Explain why deforestation and reducing the biodiversity is such an important issue in Latin America. Be sure to explain the impact these have as a positive externality.

Accepted Answer

Deforestation and reducing biodiversity

Question 12

To solve for a negative externality in a market, conceptually, one would need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  shift the supply curve sufficiently to the left 
B)  shift the demand curve sufficiently to the left 
C)  shift the supply curve sufficiently to the right 
D)  shift the demand curve sufficiently to the right 
E)  do nothing 
A)  shift the supply curve sufficiently to the left 
B)  shift the demand curve sufficiently to the left 
C)  shift the supply curve sufficiently to the right 
D)  shift the demand curve sufficiently to the right 
E)  do nothing

Question 13

An example of MBI is:

Accepted Answer

A)  CAC. 
B)  industrial water pollution. 
C)  pollution taxes. 
D)  MC/MB 
E)  none of the above 
A)  CAC. 
B)  industrial water pollution. 
C)  pollution taxes. 
D)  MC/MB 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

Describe the environmental Kuznets curve. How does this apply to Latin America?

Accepted Answer

The environmental Kuznets curve is a hyp

Question 15

Describe the problem of polluted water in Latin America.

Accepted Answer

The problem of polluted water in Latin A

Question 16

The relationship between GDP per capita and pollution is:

Accepted Answer

A)  exporting environmentalism 
B)  the concept of a pollution haven. 
C)  sustainable development. 
D)  biodiversity 
E)  none of the above 
A)  exporting environmentalism 
B)  the concept of a pollution haven. 
C)  sustainable development. 
D)  biodiversity 
E)  none of the above

Question 17

The environmental Kuznets curve:

Accepted Answer

A)  doesn't exist for Latin America. 
B)  is heavily influenced by FDI. 
C)  has a positive slope for low and middle income countries. 
D)  has a negative slope for low-income countries. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  doesn't exist for Latin America. 
B)  is heavily influenced by FDI. 
C)  has a positive slope for low and middle income countries. 
D)  has a negative slope for low-income countries. 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

What is the relationship between urbanization and pollution in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between urbanization an

Question 19

As an economy develops, there are three effects occurring that can influence the overall level of pollution. Describe these effects.

Accepted Answer

1. The Environmental Kuznets Curve: This

Question 20

Which of the following would be most closely associated with current pollution control policy in Latin America?

Accepted Answer

A)  MC/MB 
B)  CAC 
C)  MBI 
D)  pollution taxes 
E)  tradeable permits 
A)  MC/MB 
B)  CAC 
C)  MBI 
D)  pollution taxes 
E)  tradeable permits

Urbanization tends to be lowest in countries with:

The urbanization percentage in Latin America in 2017 was approximately:

Which of the following forms of pollution is easiest to deal with?

Latin America has suffered roughly how many natural disasters between 1974 and 2003?

Explain why pollution is such a problem in Latin America in terms of MC/MB.

The forests of Latin America provide a _____ for the world.

Latin America is in a situation where:

The use of market signals to influence producer behavior with regard to pollution is known as:

The most common form of pollution control in Latin America is:

Compare and contrast the different methods of pollution control. What are the merits and flaws of each of these methods?

Explain why deforestation and reducing the biodiversity is such an important issue in Latin America. Be sure to explain the impact these have as a positive externality.

To solve for a negative externality in a market, conceptually, one would need to:

An example of MBI is:

Describe the environmental Kuznets curve. How does this apply to Latin America?

Describe the problem of polluted water in Latin America.

The relationship between GDP per capita and pollution is:

The environmental Kuznets curve:

What is the relationship between urbanization and pollution in Latin America?

As an economy develops, there are three effects occurring that can influence the overall level of pollution. Describe these effects.

Which of the following would be most closely associated with current pollution control policy in Latin America?

Latin American Economic History

Economic Growth and Latin America

Limits to Growth in Latin America

Latin American and Primary Commodities

Import Substitution in Latin America

Latin American Trade Policy

Exchange-Rate Policy

Financing Current-Account Deficits

Macroeconomic Policy in Latin America

Macroeconomic Stability

Poverty Inequality

Economic Policy Debates in Latin America

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Exam 4: Growth and the Environment in Latin America

Urbanization tends to be lowest in countries with:

The urbanization percentage in Latin America in 2017 was approximately:

Which of the following forms of pollution is easiest to deal with?

Latin America has suffered roughly how many natural disasters between 1974 and 2003?

Explain why pollution is such a problem in Latin America in terms of MC/MB.

The forests of Latin America provide a _____ for the world.

Latin America is in a situation where:

The use of market signals to influence producer behavior with regard to pollution is known as:

The most common form of pollution control in Latin America is:

Compare and contrast the different methods of pollution control. What are the merits and flaws of each of these methods?

Explain why deforestation and reducing the biodiversity is such an important issue in Latin America. Be sure to explain the impact these have as a positive externality.

To solve for a negative externality in a market, conceptually, one would need to:

An example of MBI is:

Describe the environmental Kuznets curve. How does this apply to Latin America?

Describe the problem of polluted water in Latin America.

The relationship between GDP per capita and pollution is:

The environmental Kuznets curve:

What is the relationship between urbanization and pollution in Latin America?

As an economy develops, there are three effects occurring that can influence the overall level of pollution. Describe these effects.

Which of the following would be most closely associated with current pollution control policy in Latin America?

Latin American Economic History

Economic Growth and Latin America

Limits to Growth in Latin America

Latin American and Primary Commodities

Import Substitution in Latin America

Latin American Trade Policy

Exchange-Rate Policy

Financing Current-Account Deficits

Macroeconomic Policy in Latin America

Macroeconomic Stability

Poverty Inequality

Economic Policy Debates in Latin America

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