Loyola College M.A. Economics Nov 2006 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

             LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

AN 16

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         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.                  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

  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?

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.            (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the causes and consequences of water pollution.
  2. ‘Economic growth and environmental balance do not go together’ Do you agree?
  3. Bring out the technical, physical and biological aspects of environmental pollution.
  4. Discuss the sustainable development paradigm.
  5. Bring out the environmental consequences of rural-urban migration.
  6. Explain the services of the environment with suitable examples.
  7. Examine Coase theorem.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.              (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
  2. Bring out the need for and the scope of forest conservation in India.
  3. Discuss the environmental significance of the concept Maximum Social Welfare.
  4. Examine the causes and consequences of noise pollution. Suggest remedies.

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics Nov 2006 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

             LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034  M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

AN 19

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         EC 1808 – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

Date & Time : 31-10-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

  1. Briefly explain the command and control instruments to manage the environment.
  2. Explain the services of environment with suitable examples.
  3. Bring out the various kinds of atmospheric pollution.
  4. List down the causes and consequences of marine pollution.
  5. What is meant by ‘Desertification’?
  6. Write a note on ‘Pigouvian Tax’.
  7. Bring out the bio diversity of India.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.            (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the Coasean bargaining problem and property rights.
  2. Distinguish between price based instruments and quantity based instruments on environmental management.
  3. Bring out the resource taxonomy used by the U.S. Geological survey.
  4. Give an overview of growing awareness of forestry programmes in India.
  5. Briefly examine Garret Hardin’s concept of misuse of public properties with suitable examples from around the world.
  6. Discuss in detail the results of global warming.
  7. Discuss the ‘James Hovelock’ hypothesis.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.              (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the nature and scope of the subject Environmental Economics.
  2. Examine the global politics on issues related to environment protection.
  3. What are externalities? Why do externalities lead to market failure?
  4. ‘The invention of a new technology is not necessarily a threat to the environment; rather it is usually the best hope of environmental improvement’ Do you agree?

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics April 2007 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

 

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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 1808 – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date & Time: 04/05/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00      Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                   (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

  1. What is meant by environmental utilization space?
  2. Bring out the relationship between environment and the economy.
  3. Explain the concept ‘global warming’ with illustrations.
  4. Briefly explain the various environmental segments.
  5. Classify industries according to the TNPCB with suitable examples.
  6. What is meant by ‘Limits to growth’?
  7. Bring out the ‘Mekelvey diagram’ on resource taxonomy.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.               (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the ‘Gaia Hypothesis’.
  2. Explain the ‘Material Balance Model’ with illustrations.
  3. Discuss the sustainable development paradigm.
  4. What is meant by eco system? Bring out the organization and structure of the eco system.
  5. Bring out the environmental consequences of rural-urban migration.
  6. Discuss the income distribution aspects of environmental policy.
  7. Examine the institutional alternatives for the management of environment.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                 (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Examine the theoretical framework of Pareto with a special reference to environmental economics.
  2. Examine the relationship between ‘Ecology and Economic Development’.
  3. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
  4. Examine the process of environmental planning and management with a special reference to rural and urban India.

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics April 2008 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

BC 31

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

    EC 1808 – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 03/05/2008            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART – A

Answer any FIVE of the following in about 75 words each          (5 X 4 = 20 marks)

  1. State the material balance model
  2. Bring out the ‘GAIA’ hypothesis
  3. What is ‘Green House Effect’
  4. Bring out the technical details of ‘Environmental Segments’
  5. What is meant by ‘Ecology’?
  6. Briefly explain the concept ‘Bio-diversity’ with suitable examples.
  7. Write a short note on ‘Thermal Shock’.

                 PART – B

Answer any FOUR of the following in about 250 words each     (4 X 10 = 40 marks)

  1. Discuss the ‘Sustainable Development Paradigm’ with a special reference to India.
  2. Bring out the debate on ‘Ecology and Economic Development’
  3. Examine the market-based instruments for pollution abatement.
  4. Bring out the property rights and Coasean bargaining problem.
  5. Discuss the technical, physical and biological aspects of environment pollution.
  6. Examine Garrett Hardin’s concept of misuse of public properties.
  7. Bring out the environmental consequences of rural-urban migration.

PART – C

Answer any TWO of the following in about 900 words each.      (2 X 20 = 40 marks)

  1. Critically estimate the theoretical foundations in environmental economics with the special reference to Pareto.
  2. Examine the role of Government in Environmental Management
  3. Discuss the causes & consequences of Air Pollution and suggest remedies.
  4. Bring out and examine the nature and scope of the subject ‘Environmental Economics’

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics Nov 2010 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010

    EC 1808  – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-10                 Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each                                                         (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

  1. Distinguish between traditional economics and environmental economics.
  2. Explain the concept global warming.
  3. What is meant by thermal shock?
  4. Bring out the significance of recycling of waste.
  5. Give an account of Solid Waste Pollution.
  6. Distinguish between first generation and second generation pesticides with suitable examples.
  7. Bring out the classification of industries according to the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each                                                    (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Examine the property rights and Coasean bargaining problem.
  2. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
  3. Bring out the environmental consequences of rural – urban migration.
  4. Discuss the causes and consequences of water pollution. Suggest remedies.
  5. Explain the organization and structure of the ecosystem.
  6. Bring out the four central goals of any economic system and establish the relationship between environment and the economy.
  7. Highlight the significance of Environmental Education and training in India.

PART – C

Answer any TWO questions in about 750 words each                                                       (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

  1. Examine the consent sustainable Development with a special reference to India.
  2. Explain ‘Maximum Social Welfare’ concept with a special reference to Environmental Economics.
  3. Examine Command and Control Approach and Economic Instruments to control pollution.
  4. Evaluate our agricultural performance since independence and bring out India’s environmental policy towards Indian agriculture.

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics April 2012 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2012

EC 1808 – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

Date : 30-04-2012             Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

Section – A

 

Answer any five questions not exceeding 75 words each:                                                      (5 x 4 = 20)

 

  1. Distinguish between ecology and ecosystem.
  2. Establish the linkage between environment and the economy.
  3. What is meant by environmental utilization space?
  4. Write a short note on ‘Marine Pollution’.
  5. Bring out the causes and consequences of Acid Rain.
  6. Define ‘environmental economics’.
  7. Bring out the significance of environmental segments.

 

Part – B

Answer any Four questions not exceeding 250 words each:                                                 (4 x 10 = 40)

 

  1. Explain the material balance model.
  2. Examine the various methods of conservation of resources.
  3. Bring out the need for and the scope of forest conservation in India.
  4. Discuss the causes and consequences of water pollution. Suggest remedies.
  5. Discuss the pros and cons of generating nuclear energy in India.
  6. Examine the income distribution aspect of environmental policy.
  7. Evaluate Coase Theorem.

 

Part – C

Answer any Two questions in about 1200 words each:                                                        (2 x 20 = 40)

 

  1. Bring out and explain the non-market and market based instruments for pollution abatement.
  2. Examine the natural resource taxonomy with the help of Mckelvey Diagram.
  3. Explain the concept ‘Tragedy of Commons’. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
  4. Discuss the environmental consequences of rural – urban migration. Suggest remedies.

 

 

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Loyola College M.A. Economics Nov 2012 Environmental Economics Question Paper PDF Download

LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2012

EC 1808 – ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS

 

 

Date : 07/11/2012            Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

Part – A

Answer any Five questions in about 75 words each:                                                            (5 x 4 = 20)

 

  1. Briefly introduce the subject environmental economics with a definition.
  2. Bring out the concept ecology with its various components.
  3. Distinguish between environmental valuation and environmental accounting.
  4. Comment on material balance model.
  5. Briefly explain the concepts current resources, potential resources and resource endowment.
  6. What is meant by hedonic pricing technique?
  7. Write a short note on Global warming and Green house effect.

 

Part – B

Answer any Four questions in about 250 words each:                                                      (4 x 10 = 40)

 

  1. Is sustainable development a challenge to the Indian Economy?
  2. Bring out the scope of the subject environmental economics.
  3. How do you treat environmental quality as a public good?
  4. Examine the income distribution aspect of environmental policy.
  5. Explain the three categories of economic instruments to control pollution.
  6. Discuss the causes and consequences of Nuclear Pollution.
  7. Classify and assess the effects of solid waste pollution.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any Two questions in about 900 words each:                                                       (2 x 20 =40)

 

  1. Examine the concept maximum social welfare introducing externalities and suggesting solutions to externalities.
  2. Examine environmental planning and management in rural India.
  3. Bring out the relevance of Cost – Benefit analysis to resource management.
  4. Discuss the environmental protection movement at the global level.

 

 

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