According to the Kuznets Curve, what is the relationship between standard of living (GDP per capita) and environmental pollution? According to the Kuznets Curve, what is the relationship between standard of living (GDP per capita) and environmental pollution? In general, as GDP per capita increases, pollution increases In general, as GDP per capita increases, pollution decreases In general, as GDP per capita increases, pollution first increases then decreases In general, as GDP per capita increases, pollution first decreases then increases