Development Quote by Richard G. Wilkinson
“In its broadest ecological context, economic development is the development of more intensive ways of exploiting the natural environment.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spirit Level, 2009
Economic progress often means intensifying environmental exploitation.
In simple terms: Growth can harm nature.
Key Takeaway
Seek sustainable development methods.
Themes
environment
economics
development
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
academic
policy
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- industrial policy
- education curricula
Key Concepts
resource intensity
ecological impact
Questions to Reflect On
- How can growth be decoupled from exploitation?
- What alternatives exist for sustainable prosperity?
A Different Perspective
May ignore technological mitigation.
