Which of the Following Explanations About the Financial Impact of Biodiversity

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations about the financial impact of biodiversity on the economy is not correct?

• A) Protecting biodiversity prevents damage to farms due to the alleviation of flooding and siltation problems.
• B) Many communities are utilizing biodiversity to assist in wastewater treatment, both lowering costs and protecting the environment in the process.
• C) Loss of biodiversity in many areas of the world has led to increases in local and global average temperatures global warming).
• D) Protecting biodiversity has decreased the amount of freshwater available to human populations because of the "sponge effect."
• E) Protecting biodiversity has led to new industries in ecotourism, adding billions of dollars to the economy annually.

Appreciate the role of technology, e-commerce, and globalization in moderating inflation.

Analyze the relationship between unemployment rates, inflation, and the misery index.

Examine the impact of temporary-help industries on employment trends.

Identify primary criteria used by experts to determine economic peaks and troughs.

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Definitions:

Factoring Receivables

Selling receivables to a financing source for an amount less than their face value.

Financial Organization

An entity that provides financial services such as investments, insurance, banking, or brokerage services.

Uncollectible Accounts

Debts owed to a company that are considered to be uncollectible from debtors or customers, often written off as bad debts.

Credit Analysis

The process of evaluating an individual's or organization's ability to repay a loan or debt.