CAF-7 · Chapter 6 · Question 7 of 15
A factory legally disposes of chemical waste in a nearby river because the country's environmental laws are outdated. However, the waste kills local fish and harms the village's water supply. Under Tucker's model, this action is:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Legal but not sustainable or fair
Explanation
Because the laws are outdated, the action passes the 'Is it legal?' question. However, it fails the 'Is it sustainable?' (environmental values) and 'Is it fair?' (harming local stakeholders) questions.
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