The structure of this problem set is as follows: • Short Answer (4 questions).

The structure of this problem set is as follows:
• Short Answer (4 questions). In responding to this problem set, please be brief and concise (2 paragraphs maximum per question).
Question #1 Define urban sprawl, and describe four different reasons for why a city may experience an increase in sprawl.
Question #2 Explain the costs and benefits of sprawl from the perspective of urban residents and the environment.
Question #3 What is the environmental Kuznets curve? According to Zheng and Kahn (2017), how does this curve fit the data for China’s cities?
Question #4 Explain the source of negative externalities from driving during peak times. How can congestion pricing be used to reduce this externality? Explain using a diagram.