Social Issues and Economic Growth

What is one of the main non-market consequences of economic expansion discussed in the video?

• Increased employment opportunities

• Greenhouse gas pollution

• Technological advancements

• Improved healthcare systems

How do government subsidies affect the price mechanism according to the video?

• They make prices more competitive

• They lead to environmentally dishonest prices

• They stabilize the economy

• They reduce inflation

What is the primary duty of corporations under the current system?

• To maximize shareholder wealth

• To support local communities

• To ensure employee satisfaction

• To protect the environment

What does the video suggest about consumerism?

• It promotes environmental sustainability

• It leads to increased savings

• It is manipulated by advertisers and marketers

• It is a minor issue in economic growth

How does the state benefit from economic growth without raising tax rates?

• By raising extra revenues

• By reducing public spending

• By cutting down on subsidies

• By increasing social welfare programs

What would be a consequence of having environmentally honest prices?

• Decreased family time

• Higher prices in general

• Increased market activities

• Lower costs for environmentally destructive activities

What is the link between environmental issues and social justice as discussed in the video?

• They are interconnected and need to be addressed together

• They are primarily economic problems

• They both require technological solutions

• They are unrelated

What is a major social issue highlighted in the video?

• Improving public education

• Expanding healthcare coverage

• Increasing poverty rates

• Decreasing executive pay

What does the video suggest about the distribution of wealth in society?

• It is decreasing over time

• It is primarily in the hands of the government

• It is concentrated among a few

• It is evenly distributed

What role does the video suggest citizens should play in addressing these issues?

• Ignore political involvement

• Focus solely on economic growth

• Use government to inject human values into the system

• Rely on corporations to self-regulate