Why Is Representing the Interests of Future Generations in Political

question 43

Multiple Choice

Why is representing the interests of future generations in political bargaining over the environment difficult?

• A)Levels of income in the future are likely to be substantially similar to current levels.
• B)It is uncertain whether future generations will care about the environment.
• C)Current political actors do not care at all about future generations.
• D)There is no real mechanism for representing the interests of future generations in today's bargaining.

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