Chapter 11: Transnational issues-- environment Flashcards
1
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Public goods:
A
Nonexcludable and nonrival
Wanted or unwanted
Ex: Climate stability, ozone layer protection
Greater carbon emissions harm everyone – global climate change
2
Q
Common pool goods
A
Nobody excludes me from enjoying it, but my consumption reduces its availability
nonexcudable but rival
3
Q
Free riding
A
- States can violate environmental commitments with relative impunity compared to the trade sanctions or refusal to lend from economic organizations
4
Q
Collective action
A
problems complicate efforts to protect the environment
