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Government Influence on Business to Protect the Environment

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What is the purpose of providing subsidies and grants by the government to businesses?

To eliminate competition

To lower the prices of goods and services (correct)

To increase import costs

To reduce the production volume

What is the role of the Statistical Institute of Jamaica and Jamaica Information Service?

Operating transportation services

Supplying raw materials to businesses

Analyzing data and providing expert advice (correct)

Providing entertainment services

Why does the government provide subsidies to entrepreneurs?

To promote the growth and development of businesses (correct)

To lower taxes on businesses

To discourage the provision of goods and services

To increase unemployment rates

What is one way the government can influence businesses to protect the environment?

Encouraging firms to use products made from recycled materials (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a reason why the government provides subsidies and grants to businesses?

Increasing poverty rates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the national government?

Defending the country against external aggression (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which action helps in fighting against global climate changes as mentioned in the text?

Encouraging firms to plant trees (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the government towards the welfare of its citizens?

Ensuring job security and social services (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of zoning laws in relation to businesses?

To regulate the location of factories away from residential areas (C) Signup and view all the answers

What benefit do citizens receive if they lose their job?

Severance or redundancy payments (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can firms protect the environment while conducting their operations?

Proper disposal of waste (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way the government regulates business activity?

Establishing zoning regulations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role does taxation play in financing government activities?

Raising revenue for building roads and schools (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of the government's environmental protection laws?

To ensure air, water, and soil are not polluted (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can businesses reduce pollution according to the text?

Utilizing green technology and recycling waste material (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the government influence businesses to protect the environment?

By establishing environmental laws and regulations (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a law established by the government to protect the environment?

The Fishing Industry Act (2000) (C) Signup and view all the answers