Which of the following is a feature common to all generally accepted definitions of the term "sustainability"? - economic efficiency in the markets for all renewable resources - the requirement of economic equity across generations ("intergenerational equity") - the role of national governments in subsidizing their domestic industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - the need for national governments to promote international trade - the need for national governments to deregulate their domestic markets
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