What are the disadvantages and advantages of economic growth?

GRUBBES Pros - Higher income tax SO less of a budget deficit, more public funding which could increase AS and reduce Y inequality Evaluate: Laffer curve, LT increase, little evidence it does (depends on what type of G) Pros - Reduces unemployment Evaluate: But it increases inflation, also depends how growth generated (INDIA - CAPITAL; CHINA - LABOUR) Cons - Environment degradation (China) so negative externality Evaluate: Can internalize it through higher taxes CONCLUSION: COMETS

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