What is four types of economic assumptions that can negatively affect the environment

The four types of economic assumptions that can negatively affect the environment are:
1. Natural resources and human resources are infinite 
2. It grants an event in the future less value than one in the present; short-term costs and benefits are granted more importance than longterm costs and benefits.
3. All costs and benefits associated with an exchange of goods or services are borne by individuals engaging directly in the transaction (buyer and seller alone).
4. Economic growth is required to keep employment high and maintain social order.

The economic assumptions which can affect the environment negatively include short term effect, internal cost, benefits and endless resource growth.

It should be noted that the internal costs and benefits affect both the buyers and the sellers. They're costs associated with equipment, materials, overheads etc.Endless resource growth also affect the environment negatively. It can bring about environmental degradation.

In conclusion, it should also be noted that pollution, global warming etc have a negative effect on the environment.

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