Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it must be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although

it is often claimed by some folks that starvation and destitution can only be eradicated by economic development, other

people

sometimes argued that the rapid rise of the

economy

may hamper the climate which needs to be stopped. In my opinion, despite having a few negative impacts on our environment, I think that economic growth is an inevitable factor for ending the food crisis and poverty.

To begin

with, the economic indicators of a nation improve with the development of the financial condition of a country.

In other words

, since employment generation, an increase of purchasing power, and the rise of disposable income of citizens are improved,

people

can spend more money in purchasing foodstuffs, and they can

similarly

save money for future use.

For example

, Even though Bangladesh faced famine and economic crisis several time earlier, nowadays

people

have sufficient crops and grains with the improvement of the

economy

.

Thus

, improvements in financial indicators help to remove the impoverishment and food shortage among the

people

.

On the other hand

, the surroundings and biodiversity of an area may be negatively influenced by the development of the

economy

. Water, soil, and air can be polluted severely from the industrial emissions and throwing of toxic substances as more and more industries need to be established for economic expansion.

For instance

, Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has recently been recognized as one of the top contaminated city in the world with the advancement of its

economy

.

Therefore

, environmental issues of a country may be often required to be compromised in order to ensure the growth of the

economy

. In conclusion, it is a debatable issue whether

people

should emphasise economic progress, or should protect the environment. In my opinion, the reduction of starvation and impoverishment is far more crucial for a country.

However

, environmental compliances should

also

be followed meticulously in order to protect the world.