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Explain briefly how growing the economy and pollution go hand in hand.

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Fast growth can create negative externalities e.g. noise pollution and lower air quality arising from air pollution and road congestion. Increased consumption of de-merit goods which damage social welfare. ... These externalities reduce social welfare and can lead to market failure.

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