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