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What does the text propose as a solution to the environmental impact of excessive consumption?
What does the text propose as a solution to the environmental impact of excessive consumption?
- Investing more in the production of goods
- Embracing the concept of degrowth (correct)
- Switching to renewable energy and electric cars
- Continuing with the current consumption patterns
What is the main concern related to the current pattern of consumption?
What is the main concern related to the current pattern of consumption?
- Exhausting the planet's resources (correct)
- Lack of variety in products
- Inability to meet consumer demands
- Reduced comfort and choice
What is the impact of GDP growth according to the text?
What is the impact of GDP growth according to the text?
- Indicates increased availability of essential services
- Only counts production of goods
- Always positive for the country
- Can include negative events as positive economic indicators (correct)
What is the concept of degrowth as proposed in the text?
What is the concept of degrowth as proposed in the text?
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
What is the main concern associated with the current level of consumption, as per the text?
What does the text suggest as a potential solution to the negative impact of excessive consumption?
What does the text suggest as a potential solution to the negative impact of excessive consumption?
What is the common measure used to judge countries' economic performance, as mentioned in the text?
What is the common measure used to judge countries' economic performance, as mentioned in the text?
What impact does GDP growth have on the perception of a country's economic status, according to the text?
What impact does GDP growth have on the perception of a country's economic status, according to the text?
What are some examples of items counted in GDP that are beneficial, as mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of items counted in GDP that are beneficial, as mentioned in the text?
