Economics A-Level
Sustainability and Externalities
What Sustainability and Externalities means in Economics A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Sustainability and Externalities
Evaluation of the trade-offs between rapid industrial expansion and environmental degradation, focusing on the Environmental Kuznets Curve and the transition to 'Green Growth' models.
Topics that use Sustainability and Externalities
- Economic growth (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
Using Sustainability and Externalities in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
Practise Economics questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Economics A-Level terms7 days Premium · Then free forever · No card, no charge