M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Fourth Semester
Economics
ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
(2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define "Ecosystem".
2. Mention any two Green House Gases.
3. Define "Externality".
4. Give two examples for social cost.
5. Give two examples for private cost.
6. What is meant by pollution permit?
7. How can tax be used as a measure of controlling
pollution?
8. Define "contingent valuation method".
9. What is meant by "user values"?
10. Mention any two laws relating to environmental
protection.
Sub. Code
455401
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Explain the principle of material balance.
Or
What are the causes for "global warming"?
12. What are the sources of pollution?
Or
Explain the concept "Pareto optimality".
13. Explain the Coasian theorem.
Or
Write a note on "Environmental Regulations".
14. Explain the methods based on observed market
behaviour.
Or
Write a note on Contingent valuation method.
15. Write a note on "Environmental Policy in India".
Or
Explain the role of Pollution Control Boards on
controlling pollution.
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Discuss the environmental issues in India.
17. Explain the difficulties involved in Cost-Benefit analysis.
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18. Discuss the new model of pollution control.
19. Discuss the fiscal and legal measures of pollution control.
20. Explain the nexus between ecology and economics.
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