What Is the Best Way for Governments to Support More

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the best way for governments to support more sustainable use of nonrenewable mineral resources?

• A) Increasing subsidies to help with waste disposal
• B) Reduced emphasis on new technologies
• C) Enforcement of strict tax laws
• D) Increased depletion allowances
• E) Reduced mining subsidies

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Definitions:

Scenario Planning

A strategic planning method used to create and analyze different future scenarios to aid decision-making under uncertainty.

Contingency Planning

The process of preparing for unexpected events by developing strategies to mitigate their potential impact on operations.

Future States

Future States refer to the potential conditions or scenarios that an organization, system, or individual could experience in the future, considering various planning and strategy approaches.

Zero-based Budget

A budgeting technique where all expenses must be justified for each new period, starting from a "zero base," rather than basing budgets on the previous year's expenditures.