Suppose That Most of the World's Population Would Like to Achieve

question 90

Multiple Choice

Suppose that most of the world's population would like to achieve a standard of living equal to that of the average Canadian family.Such a rise in global living standards is

• A)not possible given the world's current resources and the current state of technology.
• B)possible with better political and economic cooperation around the world.
• C)possible given the world's current resources and current state of technology.
• D)not possible under any circumstances.
• E)possible with no adverse effects on pollution and environmental degradation.

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