Briefly discuss the relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation, and then discuss the relationship between economic growth and international trade.

The World Trade Organization and its predecessor GATT are frequently criticized for their decisions regarding the environment. Briefly discuss the relationship between economic growth and environmental degradation, and then discuss the relationship between economic growth and international trade. Use this as a background to discuss the Uruguay Round decision that a nation cannot restrict imports from countries whose environmental standards are lower and therefore, less costly for their producers.