Economic development that meets the needs and aspirations of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs is the classic definition for

A) carrying capacity.
B) ecological footprint.
C) sustainable development.
D) Reaganomics.
E) the Human Development Index.


Answer: C

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