As an Economic Technique, Discounting

question 5

Multiple Choice

As an economic technique, discounting:

• A) Is a non-problematic technique for valuing the well-being of future generations.
• B) Typically values future generation more than those presently living.
• C) Often leads to calculations that undervalue future generations.
• D) All of the above

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