If X Transferable Emissions Permits Are Issued and There Are

question 36

Multiple Choice

If X transferable emissions permits are issued and there are n potential polluters,

• A) the government must initially assign each of the potential polluters X/n permits.
• B) the government must assign X/n permits to each potential polluter and check periodically that those permits have not moved.
• C) emissions will be the same whether or not the permits are split equally, so long as none of the permits are issued outside the group.
• D) emissions will be the same no matter who receives them first, so long as the recipient is willing and able to participate in the permit market.
• E) emissions will be less if the permits are given initially to firms with lower abatement costs.

Understand the fundamentals and implications of social comparison theory.

Comprehend the dynamics and psychological motivations behind group affiliations and social support mechanisms.

Identify different patterns of group behavior and attributes that affect group formation and cohesion.

Learn about the effects of upward and downward social comparisons on emotions and motivation.

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Definitions:

Downward Social Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off or less skilled, which can serve to boost one's own self-esteem or sense of well-being.

Upward Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself with others who are perceived to be in a better situation, which can impact self-esteem and motivation.

Reflected Appraisal

A concept in social psychology suggesting an individual's self-image is influenced by how others perceive and interact with them.

Solo Status

A situation or condition where a person is the only member of a certain demographic (such as race, gender, or age group) within a specific setting, leading to an increased visibility and pressure on that individual.