Global Crisis and Overconsumption in Rich Countries

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What is the stance proposed regarding countries with high happiness indicators and low per capita income?

They are overdeveloped and should slow down their progress.

They need to consume more to increase their happiness indicators.

They should be considered as appropriately developed. (correct)

They are underdeveloped and need external assistance.

According to recent consumer research, what percentage of people in middle- and high-income countries believe overconsumption is a risk?

30%

70% (correct)

50%

90%

What do the majority of people in middle- and high-income countries believe about buying and owning less?

It is unnecessary for ecological sustainability.

It would not compromise happiness. (correct)

It would have no impact on society.

It would lead to higher happiness indicators.

What does the text imply will happen if we do not voluntarily slow down our consumption?

Ecological sustainability will be compromised Signup and view all the answers

According to Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, what did he state about human activities?

They all aim at some good. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as both an ecological imperative and a development one?

Rethinking our theory of progress Signup and view all the answers

What does the text consider as the main strategy for eradicating poverty?

Growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of development in terms of population consumption?

Higher consumption leads to increased wealth Signup and view all the answers

What does Jason Hickel suggest as an alternative to developing poor countries?

Reducing consumption in rich countries Signup and view all the answers

What is the proposed paradigm shift according to Jason Hickel?

Focusing on sustainable consumption and ecological economics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the UN's new sustainable development goals (SDGs)?

Eradicate poverty by 2030 Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists warn about in relation to the current rate of growth?

Exceeding planetary boundaries due to rapid growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the standardized unit used to measure resource use and waste?

Global hectares Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate annual resource consumption per person in the US and Canada?

8 hectares Signup and view all the answers

What does economist Peter Edward suggest rich countries should do regarding their development levels?

Catch down to appropriate levels Signup and view all the answers

Which country has a comparable life expectancy to the US with a much lower GDP per capita and consumption?

Cuba Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention that some of the excess income in rich countries yields improvements not captured by life expectancy or literacy rates?

To highlight quality of life improvements Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason low- and middle-income countries can rank highly in measures of overall happiness and wellbeing according to the text?

Comparatively lower consumption levels Signup and view all the answers