What is the “culture of capitalism,” and what are its components? How is the culture of capitalism a “society of perpetual growth”? How does the “society of perpetual growth” compare to the ideas expressed in “Civilized to death?”
What is a “commodity” and what is “commodification”? Describe water as an example of commodification and its environmental and social repercussions, as conceptualized in “The story of stuff” and discussed in this week’s “water” assignments.
What are the critiques of healthcare (including “wellness”) and housing as commodities?
Part Two
What is the critique of GDP (or GNP)?
How does the critique of GDP pertain to last week’s “The story of stuff”; “The litter myth”; and “Affluenza”; and this week’s assigned textbook chapter?
What are the component indicators of the GPI? How is GPI arguably a better alternative to GDP (or GNP) as the measure of progress?
