In which of the following ways did neoclassical economics contribute to environmental problems?
- by encouraging industry continually to improve technology
- by encouraging governments to give subsidies to environmentally damaging businesses
- by forcing buyers to pay for ecosystem services
- by encouraging society to view the supply of resources as infinite
by encouraging society to view the supply of resources as infinite
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The Caymans have only ________ inhabitants, but there are ________ companies located there (on paper), including several hundred banks and the world's four largest legal and accounting firms
A) 1,300,000; 2,000,000 B) 220,000; 110,000 C) 120,000; 10,000 D) 60,000; 61,000 E) 40,000; 70,000
Some researchers argue that there is enough food produced to feed everyone in the world, but problems with access to and distribution of food lead to hunger. Do you agree or disagree? Defend your answer, and cite Frances Moore Lappe and Amartya Sen in your argument.
What will be an ideal response?
Why are the largest volcanoes on Earth so much smaller than the largest ones on Mars?
What will be an ideal response?
If the magma cools and solidifies below the surface, it crystallizes as volcanic rocks.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)