Suppose the Government Eliminates All Environmental Regulations And,as a Result,the

question 6

Multiple Choice

Suppose the government eliminates all environmental regulations and,as a result,the production of goods and services increases,but there is considerably more pollution.Based on this scenario,which of the following statements is correct?

• A)GDP would definitely increase,despite the fact that GDP includes environmental quality.
• B)GDP would definitely decrease because GDP includes environmental quality.
• C)GDP would definitely increase because GDP excludes environmental quality.
• D)GDP could either increase or decrease because GDP excludes environmental quality.

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