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What is the environment viewed as in economics?
What is the environment viewed as in economics?
The environment is viewed as a composite asset.
How is the environment considered special in economics?
How is the environment considered special in economics?
It provides life-support systems that sustain our very existence.
What is the goal regarding the value of the environment as an asset in economics?
What is the goal regarding the value of the environment as an asset in economics?
To enhance the value of the environment, or at least prevent undue depreciation.
How does the environment support the economy in terms of raw materials?
How does the environment support the economy in terms of raw materials?
What happens to raw materials and energy after they are used in the economy?
What happens to raw materials and energy after they are used in the economy?
What are some direct goods and services provided to consumers by the environment?
What are some direct goods and services provided to consumers by the environment?
What are ecosystem goods and services, and give examples?
What are ecosystem goods and services, and give examples?
How does the environment contribute to agricultural productivity?
How does the environment contribute to agricultural productivity?
Explain the role of the environment in sustaining agricultural activities.
Explain the role of the environment in sustaining agricultural activities.
How can the value of the environment as an asset be preserved for future agricultural needs?
How can the value of the environment as an asset be preserved for future agricultural needs?
