Broome Argues That Offsetting Your Carbon Emissions by Paying a Company

question 829

True/False

Broome argues that offsetting your carbon emissions by paying a company to reduce emissions elsewhere is a morally appropriate way to prevent unjust harms from your emissions.

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics during which some factors of production are fixed, limiting the immediate ability of businesses to expand or change production levels.

Long Run

Refers to a period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for the full adjustment to changes.

Monetary Growth

The increase in the quantity of money in an economy over time, which can influence inflation and economic activity.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, providing a more accurate reflection of an economy's size and growth rate.