April 18, 2017

Is There an Inherent Trade Off Between Protecting the Environment and Promoting Economic Growth?

Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions

The Nicholas Institute’s Billy Pizer told WalletHub that he does believe there’s almost always some significant trade-off to deal with significant environmental challenges. “That said, I think environmental amenities—clean air, clean water, a stable atmosphere and climate—can be enormously valuable and worth paying for,” he continued. “Moreover, I don’t think the costs need to be that large if policies are designed well.”

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