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The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) shows the relationship between per capita GDP and environmental loss. What is the shape of Environmental Kuznets Curve?

The Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) shows the relationship between per capita GDP and environmental loss. What is the shape of Environmental Kuznets Curve? Correct Answer Inverted ‘U’ shaped

The correct answer is Inverted ‘U’ shaped.

Key Points

  • Environmental Kuznets curve -
    • The environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) is a relationship between environmental quality and economic development.
    • According to this theory, many indicators of environmental degradation tend to get worse as modern economic growth occurs until average income reaches a certain point over the course of development.
    • In other words, the environmental Kuznets curve suggests that economic development initially leads to a deterioration in the environment, but after a certain level of economic growth, a society begins to improve its relationship with the environment, and levels of environmental degradation reduce.
    • The EKC suggests that the solution to pollution is economic growth.

 

Additional Information 

  • This is a debatable theory.
  • The link between levels of income and environmental degradation is quite weak.
  • It is possible economic growth will be compatible with an improved environment, but it requires a very deliberate set of policies and willingness to produce energy and goods in the most environmentally friendly way.

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