Which Statement About Environmental Quality and Economic Activity Is TRUE

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which statement about environmental quality and economic activity is TRUE?

• A) Wealthier countries tend to value environmental quality more than developing countries do.
• 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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