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2.1.2 Characteristics <strong>of</strong> an economically sustainable development:<br />
• Stabilises concentrations <strong>of</strong> greenhouse gases in the atmosphere at a ‘safe’ level.<br />
• Maximises the material efficiency <strong>of</strong> the economy.<br />
• Maximises l<strong>and</strong> use efficiency.<br />
• Invests in protecting biodiversity <strong>and</strong> restoring the productivity <strong>of</strong> ecosystems.<br />
• Measures wealth by more than just GDP, including measures such as HDI <strong>and</strong> wellbeing.<br />
• Builds capacity for individuals to participate in the economy.<br />
• Promotes fair terms for all global trade, in order to facilitate levels <strong>of</strong> economic equity.<br />
• Allocates capital sustainably through financial markets.<br />
• Promotes the equitable distribution <strong>of</strong> resources. 16<br />
Figure 2: World Debt <strong>and</strong> GDP<br />
Source [19]<br />
16 World Bank: Beyond Economic Growth Student Book [online]. 2004 [cit.2012.04.19]. Found from:<br />
http://www.worldbank.org/depweb/english/beyond/global/glossary.html#12<br />
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