10 Questions
What is the primary reason the author states that budgeting for sustainability is generally more expensive than 'business as usual'?
Sustainability efforts require a long-term financial commitment that is difficult to justify in the short-term budgeting process.
According to the passage, what is the primary reason the budget horizon for state and local governments looked 'rather bright' a decade ago?
The technological boom associated with computers and information processing produced needed new revenue.
Which of the following factors does the passage identify as contributing to a 'much darker economic scenario' facing state and local governments in the 2000s?
All of the above.
According to the passage, what is the primary purpose of public budgeting?
To allocate limited financial resources according to the priorities determined by the democratic political process.
What does the passage suggest is a key challenge facing those responsible for setting budgets at the state and local level?
Accurately forecasting revenue streams in the face of economic uncertainty.
Which of the following is NOT typically included among the backgrounds of keynote speakers at sustainability conferences for government officials?
Religious leaders
According to the passage, which of the following is a characteristic of the sustainability 'tent'?
It includes ample room for private-public sector partnerships
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a typical outcome of attending sustainability conferences for government officials?
Feeling a sense of complacency about the future
According to the passage, what is the typical tone of the keynote speakers' conclusions?
Offering a responsible and prosperous future with warnings about challenges
Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true about the cooperative enterprises mentioned?
They primarily involve partnerships between emerging industries and government
Learn about conferences on sustainability and the diverse backgrounds of keynote speakers. Explore the concept of private-public sector partnerships and citizen stakeholders in the sustainability field.
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