Global Trends and Consumption and Changing Consumption Patterns

Which regions hasve seen significant drops in  poverty levels in the last 40 years?

• South Asia

• East Asia and Pacific

• Middle East and North Africa

• Sub Saharan Africa

Which region has seen increases in poverty levels?

• The Caribbean

• Latin America

• Sub Saharan Africa

• East Europe

According to the OECD which of the following statistics are correct?

• Most middle class growth will be in Asia

• The size of the global middle class will reach 4.9 billion by 2030

• By 2030 Asia will have 33% of the world's middle class

• The world's middle class will remain vulnerable

True or false?

Number of middle class in EU countries is negatively correlated with inequality.

• True

• False

True or False?

As the middle class in EU countries fall inequality increases

• True

• False

True or False?

Middle income group remains the largest group in the USA?

• True

• False

True of False?

Low income and high income groups now out number middle income groups in the USA

• True

• False

True or False?

The percentage of middle income Americans in the US has increased

• True

• False

Water, food and energy security can no longer be viewed as isolated global problems. [10 points]

Critically examine this statement (note: we will revisit this at the end of the unit, write what you can based on your findings so far). Take 5 minutes to plan your response, then write in a structured format. We will unpack this together.