The Phrase "Race to the Bottom" Describes

question 15

Multiple Choice

The phrase "Race to the Bottom" describes

• A) the weakening of environmental standards brought about by competitive pressures in the global economy.
• B) the incentive for high emission companies to locate within countries with lax environmental policies.
• C) the dumping of industrial waste in oceans.
• D) the continual decline of wages due to global competitive pressures.

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