Question 1

Automakers that had the strongest political influence strategies opposing or weakening innovation mandates were the _______innovative?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most
B)   LeastC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 2

There are more US states that have reduced their carbon emissions than states that have not

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Between 1997 and 2014, carbon intensity and energy intensity in the United States have ___?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased (gotten worse) 
B)   Decreased (improved) 
C)   Remained levelD) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 4

One of the main reasons why the solar industry in the United States has expanded in the past decade is because…

Accepted Answer

A)   Of the implementation of a nationwide tax credit for solar investment
B)   The general population finally realized solar was a great alternative energy source
C)   Federal legislation demanded a quota of installed solar capacity be met by a specific date
D)   International competition forced greater investment in solar innovationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

A new technological change is made that improves solar battery storage capabilities, but does not fit the existing regime of the oil and gas industry. How are regime actors likely to react?

Accepted Answer

A)   Accept the new technology and support future solar development
B)   Push back against the new technology
C)   Slow the technology from entering and succeeding in the market
D)   File lawsuits until the solar industry is powerless to fight back and gives up
E)   B and CF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 8: Practice of Sustainability-Oriented Socio-Technical System Transitions

A new technological change is made that improves solar battery storage capabilities, but does not fit the existing regime of the oil and gas industry. How are regime actors likely to react?

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One of the main reasons why the solar industry in the United States has expanded in the past decade is because…

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Automakers that had the strongest political influence strategies opposing or weakening innovation mandates were the _______innovative?

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There are more US states that have reduced their carbon emissions than states that have not

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Between 1997 and 2014, carbon intensity and energy intensity in the United States have ___?

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Exam 8: Practice of Sustainability-Oriented Socio-Technical System Transitions

A new technological change is made that improves solar battery storage capabilities, but does not fit the existing regime of the oil and gas industry. How are regime actors likely to react?

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One of the main reasons why the solar industry in the United States has expanded in the past decade is because…

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Automakers that had the strongest political influence strategies opposing or weakening innovation mandates were the _______innovative?

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There are more US states that have reduced their carbon emissions than states that have not

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Between 1997 and 2014, carbon intensity and energy intensity in the United States have ___?

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