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Theodore panayotou (1993) argues that environment degradation originates from the following EXCEPT ?

Correct answer: D. the expansion of capitalism

  • A. markets distortions
  • B. defective economic policies
  • C. inadequate property
  • D. the expansion of capitalism

Explanation

Panayotou identifies market distortions, defective policies, and weak or inadequate property rights as sources of environmental degradation. The expansion of capitalism is not the listed explanation in this framework, so it is the exception.

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