10 Questions
What does the text propose as a solution to the environmental impact of excessive consumption?
Embracing the concept of degrowth
What is the main concern related to the current pattern of consumption?
Exhausting the planet's resources
What is the impact of GDP growth according to the text?
Can include negative events as positive economic indicators
What is the concept of degrowth as proposed in the text?
Reducing the overall consumption of goods harmful to the planet
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
Excessive carbon emissions and pollution
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
Increased carbon emissions and resource depletion
What does the text suggest as a potential solution to the negative impact of excessive consumption?
Degrowth - making less of harmful stuff and investing in beneficial things
What is the common measure used to judge countries' economic performance, as mentioned in the text?
GDP - Gross Domestic Product
What impact does GDP growth have on the perception of a country's economic status, according to the text?
Higher GDP is perceived positively, while lower GDP is a cause for concern
What are some examples of items counted in GDP that are beneficial, as mentioned in the text?
Hospitals, housing, and schools
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