Why Are Less Developed Countries LESS Willing to Adopt Environmental

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why are less developed countries LESS willing to adopt environmental regulations than are developed countries?

• A)Less developed countries do not understand the dangers of environmental degradation.
• B)Protecting the environment will likely slow down economic development.
• C)More developed countries make protection by less developed countries more costly.
• D)Less developed countries would have to violate human rights to protect the environment.

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Definitions:

Labor Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual labor hours used in production and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the standard labor rate.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual hourly wage paid to workers and the standard or expected wage rate, multiplied by the total hours worked.

Standard Amount

A benchmark or norm set for the quantity or cost of inputs in producing a specific product or in carrying out a process.

Actual Output

The real, quantifiable production achieved within a given time period, often compared against planned or potential output.