Questions: Select all that apply Identify the shortcomings associated with the regulatory approach to environmental policies. The regulatory approach assumes that economic growth is ethically and environmentally benign. Relying on the law to protect the environment means that environmental protection will extend only as far as the law extends. The regulatory approach fails to distinguish between the environmental impact of individual decisions and group consequences. Relying on the law to protect the environment means offering compensation after a harm rather than preventing environmental harms.

The answers are:

• Relying on the law to protect the environment means that environmental protection will extend only as far as the law extends.
• The regulatory approach fails to distinguish between the environmental impact of individual decisions and group consequences.
• Relying on the law to protect the environment means offering compensation after a harm rather than preventing environmental harms.

This statement is not typically a shortcoming of the regulatory approach itself. Regulatory approaches often aim to balance economic growth with environmental protection, but they do not inherently assume that economic growth is benign.

This is a valid shortcoming. Laws can be limited in scope and may not cover all aspects of environmental protection, leading to gaps where environmental harm can occur.

This is a recognized shortcoming. Regulatory approaches often focus on compliance with specific standards or rules, which may not account for the cumulative impact of multiple individual actions.

This is another valid shortcoming. Legal frameworks often focus on remediation and compensation after environmental damage has occurred, rather than proactive prevention of harm.