The Kyoto Protocol Has Several Weaknesses,including

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Kyoto Protocol has several weaknesses,including:

• A)a weak goal of 5.2% reduction in emissions.
• B)the fact that the MDCs were able to successfully lobby for "flexibility loopholes."
• C)the fact that it allowed for emissions trading among countries.
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The economic value of the skills, knowledge, and experiences possessed by an individual or population.

Real GDP

The measure of a country's economic output adjusted for price changes, such as inflation or deflation, providing a more accurate reflection of an economy's size and health.

Percent

A mathematical term representing a part per hundred in everything from finance to statistics.

Economic Growth

An increase in the amount of goods and services produced per head of the population over a period of time, often measured as the percent rate of increase in real gross domestic product (GDP).