ECS2606 ASSIGNMENT O2 SEMESTER 1- 22 APRIL 2025
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, Question 1
The relationship between economic growth and environmental quality in developing
countries is often analyzed using Production Possibility Curves (PPCs), which
illustrate the trade-offs between these two variables (Field and Field, 2017; Lötter,
2020). In the figure under discussion, Curve A represents a developed country and
Curve B represents a developing country. Curve A lies outside Curve B, indicating
that developed countries generally possess greater capacity to balance economic
growth with environmental quality.
1. Curve A (Developed Country)
Developed countries typically benefit from advanced technology, efficient resource
management, and robust environmental regulations (Field and Field, 2017). As a
result, they can achieve a relatively high level of marketed output (C₁) while still
maintaining better environmental quality (e₁). This outward shift reflects their ability to
invest in cleaner technologies and stricter regulatory frameworks without significantly
compromising economic growth.
2. Curve B (Developing Country)
In contrast, developing countries face constraints such as less sophisticated
technology, historical resource exploitation, and higher population pressures
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, Question 1
The relationship between economic growth and environmental quality in developing
countries is often analyzed using Production Possibility Curves (PPCs), which
illustrate the trade-offs between these two variables (Field and Field, 2017; Lötter,
2020). In the figure under discussion, Curve A represents a developed country and
Curve B represents a developing country. Curve A lies outside Curve B, indicating
that developed countries generally possess greater capacity to balance economic
growth with environmental quality.
1. Curve A (Developed Country)
Developed countries typically benefit from advanced technology, efficient resource
management, and robust environmental regulations (Field and Field, 2017). As a
result, they can achieve a relatively high level of marketed output (C₁) while still
maintaining better environmental quality (e₁). This outward shift reflects their ability to
invest in cleaner technologies and stricter regulatory frameworks without significantly
compromising economic growth.
2. Curve B (Developing Country)
In contrast, developing countries face constraints such as less sophisticated
technology, historical resource exploitation, and higher population pressures
