1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one economic system related to the biosphere?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Economic systems are designed to meet the needs of people in a given area by taking into account the resources available, such as the biosphere. Biosphere is a global ecosystem composed of living organisms (biotic) and the abiotic (nonliving) factors from which they derive energy and nutrients Economic systems use the Earth's resources to produce goods and services, but must also consider how these resources will be replaced in the future. The biosphere is vital for life on Earth, so economic systems must consider the effects of their activities on the environment.
Economic Systems & the Biosphere
3. Slide
60 seconds
Market Economy: A market economy is an economic system in which the decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on the interplay of supply and demand, which determines the prices of goods and services. Command Economy: A command economy is an economic system in which the government makes all economic decisions and the means of production are owned and managed by the state. Mixed Economy: A mixed economy is an economic system that combines elements of a market economy, such as private ownership of resources and the use of free markets to set prices and allocate resources, with elements of a command economy, such as economic planning and the widespread use of government regulation.
Concepts:
4. Poll
60 seconds
In what ways does the economic system impact the biosphere?
- It has a positive impact
- It has a negative impact
- It has no impact
5. Slide
60 seconds
The biosphere is home to approximately 8.7 million species of plants and animals, each with its own unique economic system. The biosphere has a number of different economic systems, including the capitalist system, the socialist system, and the mixed economy. The biosphere is also home to the circular economy, a system in which resources are reused and recycled instead of being discarded.
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6. Open question
300 seconds
What are the different types of economic systems, and how do they each interact with the biosphere?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What are some of the positive and negative impacts that economic systems have on the biosphere?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How has your perception of economic systems changed as a result of learning about their relationship with the biosphere?
9. Open question
300 seconds
What proactive steps can you take to ensure that economic systems have a positive impact on the biosphere?
10. Word cloud
120 seconds
In a few words, how can economic tools help with environmental issues?
11. Slide
60 seconds
Full Cost pricing Shifting to Environmentally Beneficial Subsidies Taxing Pollution and Wastes Instead of Wages and Profits Environmental Indicators
Learning objective:
12. Slide
60 seconds
We can use economic tools to create incentives for sustainability, such as carbon taxes or cap and trade systems. We can use economic tools to increase the cost of polluting activities and make green options more competitive. We can use economic tools to fund environmental protection projects, such as subsidies and grants.
Using Economic Tools to Address Environmental Issues
13. Slide
60 seconds
Environmental Economics: Environmental Economics is the study of how economic policies and activities impact the environment. This includes analyzing the costs and benefits of policies and market-based approaches to address environmental problems. Pollution Control: Pollution control is the use of economic instruments such as taxes, subsidies, and tradable permits to reduce emissions of pollutants in the environment. Regulation: Regulation is the use of government action to limit activities or products that cause environmental damage, such as setting standards for air and water quality or banning certain chemicals.
Concepts:
14. Slide
60 seconds
Economists can use market-based tools to incentivize people to reduce their environmental impact, such as a carbon tax or emissions trading scheme. In some cases, economic tools can be used to prevent environmental damage, such as regulations that limit the amount of pollutants that can be released into the environment. Economic tools can also be used to fund environmental initiatives, such as subsidies for renewable energy or funding for conservation efforts.
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15. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Which of the following economic tools would be most effective in addressing environmental problems in your region: full cost pricing, shifting to environmentally beneficial subsidies, taxing pollution and wastes instead of wages and profits, or implementing environmental indicators?
16. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How can the implementation of market-based instruments such as pollution taxes and cap-and-trade systems help address environmental issues such as air and water pollution?
17. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are some ethical considerations to keep in mind when utilizing economic tools to address environmental problems?
18. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a parrot on roller skates with a slice of watermelon in its beak.
19. Poll
60 seconds
What is the term used to describe a tax on pollution or other environmentally harmful activities?
- Pigouvian tax
- Sales tax
- Income tax
20. Poll
60 seconds
What is the name of an economic approach that involves assigning a monetary value to environmental goods and services?
- Valuation
- Substitution
- Sustainability
21. Poll
60 seconds
What is the purpose of cap and trade systems?
- To limit emissions by assigning permits and allowing trading
- To subsidize green energy
- To increase taxes on polluting activities
22. Poll
60 seconds
Which type of policy would be most effective in regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants?
- Command-and-control regulation
- Emissions trading program
- Environmental taxes
23. Poll
60 seconds
Which market-based tool allows companies to offset their own carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce greenhouse gases elsewhere?
- Carbon offsetting
- Cap-and-trade system
- Environmental taxation
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