Understanding Development and Growth

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What is the primary purpose of development as described in the text?

To limit income and employment opportunities

To damage the environment

To create growth and progress (correct)

To decrease the quality of life

Why is the term 'development' considered complex and contested?

Because it is solely an environmental concept

Because it is focused on immediate results

Because it has a range of meanings depending on the context (correct)

Because it has no implications for sustainable development

How does the World Bank's concept of development differ from Greenpeace activists' concept?

World Bank focuses on environmental aspects, Greenpeace on economic aspects

There is no difference in their views on development

They have the same vision of development

World Bank promotes sustainable development while Greenpeace does not (correct)

What contributes to confusion about the meaning of 'sustainable development'?

Different ideas about 'development' Signup and view all the answers

How does development create conditions for change according to the text?

By facilitating quality change and setting the stage for continued change Signup and view all the answers

What is development primarily described as in the text?

A political process Signup and view all the answers

What does an economy do?

Convert natural resources into products and services Signup and view all the answers

Why is the environment referred to as both a source and a sink in economic processes?

Because it absorbs waste and provides raw materials Signup and view all the answers

What raises questions about the power dynamics in development?

The involvement of development agencies with rural farmers Signup and view all the answers

Why does economic growth pose challenges according to the text?

As additional products and services do not improve well-being Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary purpose of development as described in the text?

Why is the term 'development' considered complex and contested?

How does the World Bank's concept of development differ from Greenpeace activists' concept?

What contributes to confusion about the meaning of 'sustainable development'?

How does development create conditions for change according to the text?

What is development primarily described as in the text?

What does an economy do?

Why is the environment referred to as both a source and a sink in economic processes?

What raises questions about the power dynamics in development?

Why does economic growth pose challenges according to the text?

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