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ECS2606 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (583488) - DUE 20 September 2024
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ECS2606 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (583488) - DUE 20 September 2024 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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ECS2606 Assignment2 Semester 2 2024
(583488) - DUE 20
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, ECS2606 Assignment 2 Semester 2 2024 (583488) - DUE 20 September 2024
1. Discuss the different incentive-based policies which are available in environmental
economics. [10]
2. Explain and graphically illustrate whether one standard of emissions can be simultaneously
efficient in a rural and urban area. [15]
3. Analyse the static perspectives of the relationship between economic growth and the
environment in developing countries. Use a graph to illustrate your answer. [10]
4. Describe the concept of technology transfer and discuss ways through which developed
countries can implement technology transfer to developing countries. [15]
### 1. Incentive-Based Policies in Environmental Economics
Incentive-based (IB) policies are designed to encourage individuals and businesses to reduce
their environmental impact through economic incentives. These policies contrast with command-
and-control approaches, which mandate specific actions. Here are some key types of IB policies:
1. **Pollution Taxes (Pigovian Taxes):**
- **Description:** These are taxes imposed on the quantity of pollution emitted.
- **Example:** A carbon tax charges emitters a fee for each ton of CO₂ released.
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