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Energy And Environmental Economics Question Paper

Energy And Environmental Economics

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
AEC 405: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
DATE: Monday, 12th April, 2010 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

QUESTION ONE
Briefly discuss the following concepts as used in environmental economics
i) Sustainable development (6 marks)
ii) Environmental pollution (6 marks)
iii) Renewable material resource (6 marks)
iv) Shadow prices (6 marks)
v) Non-renewable energy (6 marks)

QUESTION TWO
a) Outline and briefly discuss any three methods of indirect valuation of
environmental assets (12 marks)
b) Briefly explain four uses of the environment (8 marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) The Kenya government, like most governments in the world faces a daunting task
of ensuring sustainable development in the country. Discuss the role of energy in the pursuit of this goal. (12 marks)

b) Compare and contrast the economic responses to exploitation of a renewable
material resources and a non-renewable material resource (8 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
a) With relevant examples, explain in detail the implications of rapid population
growth to Kenya’s environmental conservation efforts. (14 marks)

b) List and briefly explain any three policies for environmental protection(6 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
a) What in your opinion explains the near failed policies of the Kenya government
on environmental conservation? (8 marks)

b) In cost benefit analysis (CBA), costs and benefits are compared for purposes of
decision-making. Discuss any three techniques of valuing costs under CBA.(12 marks)

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