Economics and Technology Concepts
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Economics and Technology Concepts

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What is the primary issue with the treadmill of production/consumption in poor countries?

  • It is a solution to population growth
  • It perpetuates a cycle of poverty and environmental degradation (correct)
  • It is a model of sustainable development
  • It leads to economic growth and development

    • What is the Boserup effect?

  • The reduction of population growth due to increased food supply
  • The increase in population growth due to increased food supply (correct)
  • The relationship between population growth and economic development
  • The impact of environmental degradation on population growth

    • What is the primary concern of Malthus' argument on population?

  • The growth rate of population exceeding food supply (correct)
  • The distribution of resources
  • The impact of population on environmental outcomes
  • The relationship between population and economic growth

    • What is the main criticism of Notestein's demographic transition model?

    <p>It is too simplistic and does not account for variations in population growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the unintended consequences of economic activity on the environment or society?

    <p>Externality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of environmental education and outreach?

    <p>To change environmental attitudes and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of World Systems Theory?

    <p>The global economy and its relationship to power and inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tragedy of the commons?

    <p>A situation where a shared resource is depleted due to individual self-interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the tendency to accept technologies with negative environmental outcomes?

    <p>Technological somnambulism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of environmental justice?

    <p>To address the disproportionate burden of environmental degradation on marginalized communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between fertility rates and growth rates?

    <p>Higher fertility rates lead to higher growth rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary argument made by Cohen regarding population?

    <p>Population growth is not a significant factor in environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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