Lesson 1

Exponential growth – or periodic doubling – of the global economy has been occurring for the past:

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 500

We measure economic growth by measuring:

• We measure economic growth by measuring:

• What countries produce and sell

• What countries import

• What countries export

According to the video, what is the danger of an ever-growing global economy?

• Humans will run out of resources

• Inequality will deepen

• 
  Climate change and the destruction of natural environments upon which all of us depend

• There is no danger of an ever-growing global economy

In 2014, Germany grew their GDP while reducing their emissions.

• True

• False

A post-growth economy would focus on:

• Renewable energy

• Healthcare

• Public transportation

• All of the above

What are the benefits of a post-growth economy?

• Increased environmental sustainability

• Reduced technological innovation

• Higher inflation rates

• Limited social equality

What obstacles are there to achieving a post-growth economy? How might those challenges be overcome?

• Lack of public awareness and education; raising awareness through advocacy and educational campaigns

• Overabundance of natural resources; increasing resource extraction for economic growth

• Technological advancement; reducing reliance on automation and innovation

• government regulations; advocating for looser regulations to stimulate economic expansion