What are the theoretical explanations for the environmental
Kuznets curve, and why is empirical evidence on...
What are the theoretical explanations for the environmental
Kuznets curve, and why is empirical evidence on the existence of
such a relationship so mixed?
What is an Environmental Kuznets Curve? Assuming that it holds
for a specific pollutant in a given country, what are the
implications for the evolution of the I, P, A, and T factors in the
IPAT identity?
The Environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) argues that the pollution
intensity of a country will increase in its earlier stage of
development, but will decline afterwards.
(a) Justify the dynamics of pollution as
described by the EKC. (2 points)
(b) Assume that the European continent is a
single, unified country. Do you expect the turning point on the EKC
to be earlier or later? Explain.
Below are possible explanations for the rise in obesity in the
US.
Provide empirical evidence to support or refute each
explanation.
(a) Increase calories per meal.
(b) Increase in number of meals.
(c) Increase in calories consumed inside the home.
(d) Increase in calories consumed outside the home.
(e) Decrease in calories consumed (e.g. more sedentary
lifestyle).
Outline the key features of the Environmental Kuznets Curve.
Discuss and critique the proposition that we can rely on continued
economic growth to manage environmental problems.
In 200 words explain.....Despite both theoretical and empirical
evidence that a small amount of offenders commit the majority of
crimes, three strikes legislation has failed at identifying and
incarcerating this population. Based on your understanding of
chronic offenders and the three strikes legislation, how would you
alter this legislation to increase its effectiveness at reducing
crime and targeting the chronic serious offender? Make sure to
defend your position by incorporating course material.
Describe and compare the theoretical predictions of Marx and
Kuznets with respect to
the evolution of income inequality over the long run.
What does Piketty think of the type of “economic determinism in
regard to inequalities
of wealth and income” he sees in Mark and Kuznets and the
ability of public policy to
alter these trends?
Define empirical and theoretical probability.
Describe a situation where empirical probability would be
used.
Explain why your situation represents empirical
probability.