Economics GCSE
Environmental protection
What Environmental protection means in Economics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Environmental protection
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Reference: AQA
This objective focuses on sustainable development and reducing negative externalities, such as pollution and carbon emissions, to preserve resources and quality of life for future generations.
Topics that use Environmental protection
- Economic objectives of the government (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balance of payments
- Economic growth
- Economic growth vs inflation
- Environmental externalities
- Income distribution
- Macroeconomic objectives
- Policy trade-offs
- Sustainable development
Using Environmental protection in the exam
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