State the "logic of growth" and "limits to growth" theses. Explain how each has a different view of social problems involving the environment, as well as their solutions. Is one more politically liberal and one more politically conservative?
What is an Ideal response?
• The logic-of-growth thesis supports economic development and asserts that people can solve whatever environmental problems may arise.
• The limits-to-growth thesis states that societies have little choice but to curb development in order to avoid environmental collapse.
• Liberals believe that government reforms such as mandatory recycling and strategies to reduce solid waste and develop cleaner-burning fuels are necessary to avoid eventual environmental collapse.
• Conservatives acknowledge the reality of environmental problems, but argue that human beings will use their ingenuity and technology to solve them, with little need for government regulation.
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