Which Factor Is a Major Contributor to the Degradation of Natural

Multiple Choice

Which factor is a major contributor to the degradation of natural capital associated with the pricing of consumable goods?

A) Consumable goods are priced in such a way that they do not reflect the environmental damage caused by their production.
B) Consumable goods are priced in such a way as to allow even those in poverty in developing nations to acquire them.
C) Consumable goods are priced in such a way as to offset harmful environmental and health costs.
D) Consumers are typically aware of the kinds of environmental damage resulting from the production of the item.
E) Consumers in some local cultures purchase items that are expensive because of the social status it brings.