Question

In the United States, the GPI for most products would be less than the GDP because _____.

the practice of being environmentally responsible is very inexpensive for businesses
the GPI is the sum of the GDP and the environmental benefits, which is a negative value
the U.S. population is greater than third world countries
recycling offsets the costs of production

Answer 1

B) the GPI is the sum of the GDP and the environmental benefits, which is a negative value

Step-by-step explanation:

In the United States, the GPI (Genuine Progress Indicator) for most products would be less than the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) because the GPI takes into account the environmental costs of production, which are not included in the GDP. The GDP is a measure of the total value of goods and services produced in a country, while the GPI is a more comprehensive measure of economic progress that includes environmental and social factors in addition to economic ones. Because the environmental costs of production are generally negative, the GPI is typically less than the GDP for most products.

Answer 2

the GPI is the sum of the GDP and the environmental benefits, which is a negative value aka B