Why Do Our Economic Systems Promote Unsustainable Forms of Industrialized

question 99

Multiple Choice

Why do our economic systems promote unsustainable forms of industrialized agriculture?

• A) They are so successful at providing healthy food to our populations.
• B) The harmful environmental and health costs of food production are not reflected in market prices.
• C) They are extremely effective in cutting costs.
• D) They are major job providers.
• E) The food production is efficient enough to justify the negative consequences.

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