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A-LevelEconomicsThe macroeconomy9708/31 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q261 Mark

Rapid economic growth is claimed by some to harm the environment. Which outcome would not harm the environment?

  1. A the greater mobility of workers resulting from increased vehicle ownership B the increased levels of income that reduce fertility rates and family size C the relocation of workers from agricultural to manufacturing employment D the use of improved technology to access previously inaccessible natural resources[1]

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  1. [1] B

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Topic
The macroeconomy, A-Level Economics (syllabus 9708). Structured question, 1 mark.
Source
A-Level Economics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 3 Variant 1, question 26.

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