Social Issues and Economic Growth

The video discusses how economic expansion is subsidized by environmental exploitation, highlighting the role of corporate law, consumerism, and government dependency on growth. It advocates for honest pricing to address social and environmental issues, linking social inequality with environmental crises. The video calls for systemic change and citizen responsibility to inject human values into the system, emphasizing the need for government action to address corporate control and promote social justice.

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