Australia in the Global Economy · Global Markets

Sustainability and the Circular Economy

Examining how economic growth can be balanced with environmental protection.

Key Questions

  1. 1Can an economy continue to grow forever on a planet with finite resources?
  2. 2How does a circular economy differ from the traditional take-make-waste model?
  3. 3What incentives can governments use to encourage businesses to go green?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HE7K01AC9HE7S04
Year: Year 7
Subject: Economics & Business
Unit: Australia in the Global Economy
Period: Global Markets

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