Chapter 8 Self Quiz

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. In his essay, Mayer suggests that environmental regulation leads to a number of effects. Which of the following is NOT one of those effects?

Increased effectiveness correct incorrect

Human rights protection correct incorrect

Greater justice correct incorrect

Economic abundance correct incorrect

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. In his essay, Shahar affirms that industrial growth has had a number of effects on the human community. Which of the following is NOT one of those effects?

Lower child mortality rates correct incorrect

Reduction in extreme poverty correct incorrect

Increased charitable giving correct incorrect

Greater respect for human rights correct incorrect

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. Mayer and Shahar agree with each other on a number of things. Which of the following is NOT an area of agreement?

The poor are disproportionately impacted by climate change correct incorrect

Future generations will do better if we begin to act on climate change now correct incorrect

Economic growth directly translates into broad-based human flourishing correct incorrect

Climate change creates severe and irreversible setbacks correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Mayer states: "The core question is whether growth is desirable, not when and how we should use law to shape economic activities in light of climate change."

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In his reply, Shahar defends a particular approach for responding to climate change. What is it?

Cap-and-trade correct incorrect

Legal regulation correct incorrect

Technological innovation correct incorrect

Redistributive justice correct incorrect