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Questions
How do advantages of exploiting natural resources with short term gains in mind differ from the advantages of managing our resources with a long-term perspective?
How would these advantages differ from the advantages of using a longterm perspective in managing our resources?
Solution
Exploitation of natural resources with short term gains aims at providing all the benefits to the current generation for their growth and development without any consideration for the future. To obtain these gains, a large number of exhaustible resources are being used extensively, which has detrimental effects on our environment.
In case of long term perspective, the resources are utilised in a more judicious manner so that they are also conserved for the future generations. It ensures uniform distribution among the people. Also, the resources are utilised in a more eco-friendly manner which is advantageous for environment.
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