economic growth Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what does Kuznetsk curve evaluate?
A
that growth leads to environmental degradation
2
Q
what does kuznets think
A
rising growth is only
associated with an increase in environmental degradation in
pre-industrial economies
3
Q
what about post industrial economies?
A
post industrial economies are likely to see a reduction in environmental degradation simultaneously with an increase in economic growth eg green led growth driven by investment in renewable energy