In this episode, we will be talking about a recent socio-political dilemma that unfolded in the western-Canadian province of Alberta – the United Conservative Party’s controversial move to cut spending on Alberta Parks.
The Environmental Kuznets Curve is a heavily debated theory which draws a relationship between various indicators for environmental degredation and income per capita in a given region. During the episode, we'll discuss its origins and purpose, followed by the shortfalls associated with its use.