Economics GCSE
Environmental externalities
What Environmental externalities means in Economics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Environmental externalities
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Reference: AQA
Negative effects such as pollution that increased production generates, creating a conflict between economic growth and environmental protection.
Topics that use Environmental externalities
- Economic objectives of the government (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balance of payments
- Economic growth
- Economic growth vs inflation
- Environmental protection
- Income distribution
- Macroeconomic objectives
- Policy trade-offs
- Sustainable development
Using Environmental externalities in the exam
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