Which Factor Is a Major Contributor to the Degradation of Natural

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which factor is a major contributor to the degradation of natural capital associated with the pricing of consumable goods?

• A) Consumable goods are priced in such a way that they do not reflect the environmental damage caused by their production.
• B) Consumable goods are priced in such a way as to allow even those in poverty in developing nations to acquire them.
• C) Consumable goods are priced in such a way as to offset harmful environmental and health costs.
• D) Consumers are typically aware of the kinds of environmental damage resulting from the production of the item.
• E) Consumers in some local cultures purchase items that are expensive because of the social status it brings.

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