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Is Green Growth Good for the Poor?
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Is Green Growth Good for the Poor?

World Bank, 2012 mais...

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Professor of development economics Stefan Dercon posits that tackling environmental issues may undermine developing nations’ economic growth, hindering efforts to reduce poverty. Is “green growth” a solution? Though his analysis is speculative and could use a deft editorial hand, Dercon adds fresh views to an important discourse. getAbstract recommends his article to environmentalists, social activists and policy makers.

Take-Aways

  • Worldwide, poor people are more vulnerable than rich people to climate change and environmental degradation.
  • Damage to Earth’s natural resources threatens the rural poor’s livelihoods. Overcrowding and pollution put the urban poor at risk of disease.
  • Economic growth is essential for eradicating poverty, but addressing environmental problems often means diverting resources away from “growth-oriented opportunities.”

About the Author

Stefan Dercon is a professor of development economics at Oxford University.