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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. economics
  3. economic development
  4. sustainable development
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. economics
  3. economic development
  4. sustainable development
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental sustainability
  3. sustainable development
  1. Rural Development, Communities, Education, Extension
  2. social sustainability
  3. sustainable development

Preferred term

sustainable development

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Economic development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • smart growth
  • sustainable growth
  • sustainable growth and development

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/47915

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