Why Is It Cheaper and Easier to Prevent Environmental Damage

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is it cheaper and easier to prevent environmental damage in developing countries?

• A)Firms in developed countries have already adopted cleaner technologies,but many firms in developing countries are still using older,more polluting technologies.
• B)Labor costs are lower in developing countries,which means it is cheaper to hire workers to refurbish firms with new technologies.
• C)Labor costs are lower in developing countries,which means firms in developing countries can profit from using workers instead of highly polluting machinery.
• D)Wealthy countries can afford to sell new technologies at lower prices in developing countries,because of favorable exchange rates.
• E)Developing countries are weak,and the United States and European countries can easily force them into complying with environmental regulations.

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