2. Government decisions can affect the quality of our environment. Think of an example of a case where a law affects the quality of the environment. __ 3. When it comes to environmental issues economic decisions reflect values related to different economic systems. Imagine that a farmer is considering using a new weed killer on his crops. How might the decision he makes be different if he lives in a country with a market economy compared to if he lives in a country with a mixed economy?

##Step 1: Example of Law Affecting Environmental Quality<br />###Clean Air Act amendments requiring catalytic converters in cars reduced air pollution. This law directly improved air quality by reducing harmful emissions.<br />##Step 2: Farmer's Decision in Different Economic Systems<br />###In a market economy, the farmer's decision would primarily be driven by profit maximization. He would weigh the increased crop yield from using the weed killer against its cost and any potential market penalties for environmental damage (if any exist). In a mixed economy, the government might impose regulations or taxes on environmentally harmful weed killers. This would influence the farmer's decision by increasing the cost of using the weed killer or even banning it altogether, encouraging him to consider alternative, less harmful methods.<br /><br />#