Global Economic Issues and the VUCA Framework Quiz

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Which of the following books discusses the economic perspective of climate change by putting a price on carbon?

  • The ticking of the climate clock by C. De Perthuis
  • Le climat après la fin du mois by C. Gollier
  • The costs of the ecological transition by G. Bazot
  • Le pouvoir de la destruction créatrice by Ph. Aghion & alii (correct)

Since the Industrial Revolution, air temperatures on Earth have been rising by approximately how much per decade?

  • 0.05 °C to 0.10 °C
  • 0.20 °C to 0.25 °C
  • 0.10 °C to 0.15 °C
  • 0.15 °C to 0.20 °C (correct)

According to the information provided, how much above 1880 levels are the current air temperatures on Earth?

  • At least 0.7 °C
  • At least 2.2 °C
  • At least 1.2 °C (correct)
  • At least 1.7 °C

Which of the following books discusses the costs of the ecological transition?

<p>The costs of the ecological transition by G. Bazot (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book provides an economic perspective on climate change in relation to the common good?

<p>Economie du bien commun by J. Tirole (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about global warming is true?

<p>Global warming has been occurring since the Industrial Revolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate rate at which air temperatures have been increasing since 1975?

<p>0.15 °C to 0.20 °C per decade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate increase in air temperatures above 1880 levels?

<p>At least 1.2 °C (1.9 °F) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which author wrote the book 'The Climate Casino'?

<p>W. Nordhaus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book discusses the power of creative destruction?

<p>Le pouvoir de la destruction créatrice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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