Intro Political Economy of Climate Change

What comes to mind when you think about climate change?

Generally speaking, how concerned are you about environmental issues?

• 1- Not at all concerned

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• 5 - Very concerned

Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life.

• 1 - Agree strongly

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• 5 - Disagree strongly

We worry too much about the future of the environment and not enough about prices and jobs today.

• 1 - Agree strongly

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• 5 - Disagree strongly

In order to protect the environment, a country needs economic growth.

• 1 - Agree strongly

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• 5 - Disagree strongly

And how willing would you be to accept cuts in your standard of living in order to protect the environment?

• 1 - Very willing

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• 5- Very unwilling

It is just too difficult for someone like me to do much about the environment.

• 1 - Agree strongly

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• 5 - Disagree strongly

There is no point in doing what I can for the environment unless others do the same.

• 1 - Agree strongly

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• 5 - Disagree strongly

Which of these approaches do you think would be the best way of getting business and industry to protect the environment?

• Heavy fines for businesses that damage the environment

• Use the tax system to reward businesses that protect the environment

• More information and education for businesses about the advantages of protecting the environment

How optimistic are you that we collectively manage to tackle climate change effectively?

• 1 - Very optimistic

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• 5 - Very pessimistic