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Your comments to the editor of your favorite magazine intrigued her enough to call you and request that you write an editorial, for which, you note with a little surprise, you will be well-paid. She provides you with two topics which she feels would be of great interest to readers. Select one of the following issues and write an article explaining your position and rationale in a convincing style.
It has been argued that many environmental laws and regulations are too costly and can not be justified by their benefits. Do you agree or disagree? Explain using specific examples where possible.
It has been argued that urban sprawl is the root of many environmental problems. Do you agree or disagree? Explain.
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Is it possible to have effective environmental laws?
What are some examples of environmental laws and policies around the world?
Here comes economics again, how does the cost-benefit ratio play into environmental laws?
Is there a benefit to reducing pollution based upon current laws?
What lifestyle changes could you, your family, your area of the world make to create a more sustainable life and support environmental laws and polices?
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Meets the criteria for livability
: Is NY City livable? Why or why not? If it meets the criteria for livability, discuss why. Is there anything that we can do to improve improve livability?
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Why should an analyst expect valuation based on dividends
: Conceptually, why should an analyst expect valuation based on dividends and valuation based on the free cash flows for common equity shareholders to yield identical value estimates?
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Components of the hydrologic cycle
: Discuss the major components of the hydrologic cycle and identify the processes involved in the transfer or exchange of water from one reservoir to another. In the correct context, use the following vocabulary in your discussion: watershed, transp..
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How does that transaction affect free cash flows
: If the firm uses cash to repay debt, how does that transaction affect free cash flows for common equity shareholders in that period?
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Examples of environmental laws and policies
: Is it possible to have effective environmental laws? What are some examples of environmental laws and policies around the world? Here comes economics again, how does the cost-benefit ratio play into environmental laws?
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Draw a boxplot of the average grades
: Using "R", draw a boxplot of the average grades, Using "R", draw a scatter plot with appropriate x and y labels and Does the scatter plot suggest that the least-square line is a good predictor
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Suggestions for improvement
: Is the city livable? Why or why not? Please explain each standard of livabilty as well as suggestions for improvement where the City is found to be "not livable."
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Impediments for disaster prevention in megacities
: Describe impediments for disaster prevention in megacities, as discussed by Wenzel (2006).
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