Empirical Studies Suggest That as Real GDP Per Person Increases

question 59

Multiple Choice

Empirical studies suggest that as real GDP per person increases the level of pollution:

• A)increases.
• B)decreases.
• C)remains constant.
• D)first increases then decreases.

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