Chapter 2 Vocab Crossword

The study of how people seek to satisfy their needs and wants by making choices
The amount of goods available
The desire, willingness, and ability to buy a good or service
A financial analysis tool used to determine the benefits provided by a project against its costs.
the study of economics as a component of ecological systems
a subfield of economics that examines costs and benefits of various policies and regulations related to environmental degradation
The value that is not included in the price of a product or service.
A situation in which the market does not distribute resources efficiently
A labeling system that tells consumers which brands are made with processes that do not harm the environment.
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action.
Laws, rules, and regulations related to an environmental problem that are developed, implemented, and enforced by a particular government agency.
Statement required by Federal law from all agencies for any project using Federal funds to assess the potential affect of the new construction or development on the environment.
a strategy for pollution control that involves regulations and enforcement mechanisms
A government payment that supports a business or market
A tax placed on environmentally harmful activities or emissions
allows businesses to buy and sell permits that entitle the bearer to emit a certain amount of pollution. The government issues these permits and caps the total amount of pollution that may be produced.
A strategy by which organized interests seek to influence the passage of legislation by exerting direct pressure on members of the legislature.