Question
Environmental Studies Question on Third World Progress
Which of the following does not explain the relationship between human development and economic development?
A
Capability expansion through economic growth
B
Capability expansion through poverty reduction
C
Capability expansion through social services
D
Capability expansion through environmental degradation
Answer
Capability expansion through environmental degradation
Explanation
Solution
Environmental degradation does not contribute to the expansion of human capabilities, whereas economic growth, poverty reduction, and social services do. Degradation of the environment typically hampers human development.