Which of the Following Statements About Environmental Quality and Economic

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about environmental quality and economic activity is true?

• A) Wealthier countries tend to value environmental quality more than developing countries.
• B) As countries develop, they spend less on resources to improve environmental quality.
• C) No measure of economic progress incorporates environmental quality.
• D) Developing countries generally prefer to keep their environments pristine, even at the cost of such necessities as food and health care.

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