Word: consumptionism
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This marks a big change. As Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said during the recent ASEAN summit, "The old growth model where, simply put, we have still to rely on consumption in the West for goods and services produced here, we feel will no longer serve us." This is...
There are other reasons Asia may not be ready. One of the central goals of an Asian bloc would be to make it easier for China to buy a greater proportion of the region's output as the U.S. fades as an engine of global consumption and growth. But, while...
The Nutrition Source, created without industry funding, is maintained by HSPH faculty members, a dietician, and a science writer. A section entitled “Choosing Healthy Beverages” offers advice on controlling sugared beverage consumption.
The Nutrition Source, created without industry funding, is maintained by HSPH faculty members, a dietician, and a science writer. A section entitled “Choosing Healthy Beverages” offers advice on controlling sugared beverage consumption.
Such efforts will take years to bear fruit, however time the global economy may not be able to afford. Economists agree that China and the United States must alleviate the imbalances that contributed to the current crisis if the world economy is to find renewed, and healthier, growth. China saves...