Assume that the GDP and benefits for 2012 are the same as GDP and benefits for 2002. If the 2012 environmental costs increase by 100% but the social and economic costs decrease by 50%, the new GPI for 2012 would be:
a. The same as the GPI in 2002.
b. Lower than the GPI in 2002.
c. There is not enough information to compare the 2002 GPI and the 2012 GPI.
d. Higher than the GPI in 2002.
Answer: b. Lower than the GPI in 2002.
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