PPPM 205 Sustainable Development Qs - 4 of the 12 will be...

4 of the 12 will be used
1. What’s the “Grand Compromise” in Sustainable Development? Do you think we’re making
progress toward resolving the “Grand Compromise,” where a “win-win” approach is possible?
2. When we think about “valuing nature,” most current work focuses on determining the
economic values of ecosystem services. Distinguish between what is considered the market and

non-market values of ecosystems services using an example (e.g., trees). How have some
economic studies sought to measure the non-market value of ecosystems services?
3. One of the greatest environmental challenges we face is maintaining an adequate water
supply. What has been the traditional approach on providing an adequate water supply and how
does this differ from the more sustainable approach or “soft” path? What do recent trends
suggest about the relationship among water usage, economic growth, and population? Use