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Q21

by camillebachrach Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:11 pm

Hi, Can you explain why B is correct and why C is wrong? stuck on that, thanks!
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Re: Q21

by ManhattanPrepLSAT1 Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:26 pm

Maybe you got confused between the two groups of economists?

Neoclassical - unlimited growth, use human resources when natural are depleted, problems are best cured by growth
steady-state - limited resources, limited growth, optimal growth is sustainable

Answer choice (B) is supported in lines 30-35.

Incorrect answers
(A) is contradicted in lines 30-35.
(C) is unsupported. It's the steady-state economists who hold this belief.
(D) is unsupported. Steady-state economists point to this, but is not addressed by neoclassical economists.
(E) is unsupported. Which resource is more preferable is not indicated.