LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS
FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006
AN 16
EC 1805 - ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Date & Time : 08-11-2006/1.00-4.00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Part - A
Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.
1. Distinguish between ecology and economic development.
2. Bring out the importance of recycling of waste.
3. What is Acid Rain? What are its consequences?
4. Write a short note on ‘Thermal shock’.
5. Highlight the significance of environmental segments.
6. Bring out the organization and structure of the eco system.
7. What is meant by Green House Effect?
(5 x 4 = 20 marks)
Part – B
Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.
(4 x 10 = 40 marks)
8. Discuss the causes and consequences of water pollution.
9. ‘Economic growth and environmental balance do not go together’ Do you agree?
10. Bring out the technical, physical and biological aspects of environmental
pollution.
11. Discuss the sustainable development paradigm.
12. Bring out the environmental consequences of rural-urban migration.
13. Explain the services of the environment with suitable examples.
14. Examine Coase theorem.
Part – C
Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
15. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
16. Bring out the need for and the scope of forest conservation in India.
17. Discuss the environmental significance of the concept Maximum Social Welfare.
18. Examine the causes and consequences of noise pollution. Suggest remedies.
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