The Economic Growth vs. the Environmental Sustainable Development
The Economic Growth Vs. the Environmental Sustainable Development
Contents
I. Introduction3
II. Distinguish between Economic Growth and Environment Sustainable Development5
III. Natural Environment and the Economy 5
1. Natural Environment and the Economy5
2. Relationship between economic growth and the environment6
2.1 Environmental Kuznets Curve 6
2.2 Alternative views on the economy-environment relationship7
2.3 Case study in Cambodia 8
3. Current Cambodia’s Economy and Development10
IV. Sustaining Economic Growth in The Long-Term12 1. The Combination of Economic Growth 12 2. The critical thresholds over the environmental assets12 3. The limited resources of non-renewable environmental 13 4. The impacts of the changes to natural assets toward many generations13 5. Effective use and supplying of natural assets14
V. Conclusion15 Bibliography16
I. Introduction
“The relationship between economic growth and the environment is controversial. Traditional economic theory posits a trade-off between economic growth and environmental quality. Since the early 1990s, however, the rapidly expanding empirical and theoretical literature on the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) has suggested that the relationship between economic growth and the environment could be positive and hence growth is a prerequisite for environmental improvement.” (Lee et al. 2005) However, in this 21st century environment is a hot issue, which international organizations have given special attention to, especially climate change. Regarding to previous research study, one of the mainly contributing factors is human activity. Particularly, industrial revolution has direct effects. Haze from factories creates greenhouse gases and air pollution. Moreover, the waste from industries is polluting drinkable water and diluting utilized soil. Thus, states need to consider the impact on environmental and social concerns caused by the rapid growth of economy.
Contents
I. Introduction3
II. Distinguish between Economic Growth and Environment Sustainable Development5
III. Natural Environment and the Economy 5
1. Natural Environment and the Economy5
2. Relationship between economic growth and the environment6
2.1 Environmental Kuznets Curve 6
2.2 Alternative views on the economy-environment relationship7
2.3 Case study in Cambodia 8
3. Current Cambodia’s Economy and Development10
IV. Sustaining Economic Growth in The Long-Term12 1. The Combination of Economic Growth 12 2. The critical thresholds over the environmental assets12 3. The limited resources of non-renewable environmental 13 4. The impacts of the changes to natural assets toward many generations13 5. Effective use and supplying of natural assets14
V. Conclusion15 Bibliography16
I. Introduction
“The relationship between economic growth and the environment is controversial. Traditional economic theory posits a trade-off between economic growth and environmental quality. Since the early 1990s, however, the rapidly expanding empirical and theoretical literature on the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) has suggested that the relationship between economic growth and the environment could be positive and hence growth is a prerequisite for environmental improvement.” (Lee et al. 2005) However, in this 21st century environment is a hot issue, which international organizations have given special attention to, especially climate change. Regarding to previous research study, one of the mainly contributing factors is human activity. Particularly, industrial revolution has direct effects. Haze from factories creates greenhouse gases and air pollution. Moreover, the waste from industries is polluting drinkable water and diluting utilized soil. Thus, states need to consider the impact on environmental and social concerns caused by the rapid growth of economy.
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