Which of These Is Trueabout Ways That We Might Slow

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these is Trueabout ways that we might slow climate change, according to climate policy analysts?

• A) There is no way to slow climate change.
• B) There is no way to slow climate change without dramatically reducing our quality of life.
• C) Slowing change is impossible without new technologies.
• D) We can use a variety of climate "wedges," but these will cause considerable social disruption.
• E) Developing a variety of existing strategies, such as conservation, reforestation, and alternative energy, could dramatically slow climate change.

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Definitions:

Natural Monopoly

A scenario in the marketplace where only one company can offer a product or service more affordably than any would-be rival, frequently because of the cost advantages associated with large-scale operations.

Marginal Cost

The change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced changes by one unit; essentially the cost of producing one more unit of a good.

Government Operation

Activities carried out by the government, including regulation, provision of public services, and maintenance of law and order.

Average Costs

The total costs divided by the total output produced, a measure of cost efficiency for production.