by Maarit » Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:16 am
The Criticisms of Degrowth: the self-regulation of the market
The economies of developed countries have believed in the self-regulation of the market after World War II because we have had non-renewable resources, such as oil and, coal enough in the world. Population was about 2500 million in 1950 in the world.
However the situation is changing all the time. There are now already over 7000 million people in the world and most of them live in Asia and in Africa. The population is forecasted over 8000 million in 2030. It is quite clear that natural resources become to finish in the future if we do not manage to find other energy sources.
Developed countries have consumed more food and energy, and produced greater waste than lesser-developed and these have often happened by utilizing lesser-developed countries` natural resources. However, we cannot continue in this way.
Balance between supply and demand does not be a constant solution to this problem. In addition the development of alternatives options, (wind, solar and water energy, recycling) are necessary but perhaps they do not be sufficient when we think about the demand. Then it is necessary to decrease consumption and increase recycling.
In conclusion, we must save our environment as much as possible so that our children can also drink pure water and breathe fresh air.
Best regards Maarit
The Criticisms of Degrowth: the self-regulation of the market
The economies of developed countries have believed in the self-regulation of the market after World War II because we have had non-renewable resources, such as oil and, coal enough in the world. Population was about 2500 million in 1950 in the world.
However the situation is changing all the time. There are now already over 7000 million people in the world and most of them live in Asia and in Africa. The population is forecasted over 8000 million in 2030. It is quite clear that natural resources become to finish in the future if we do not manage to find other energy sources.
Developed countries have consumed more food and energy, and produced greater waste than lesser-developed and these have often happened by utilizing lesser-developed countries` natural resources. However, we cannot continue in this way.
Balance between supply and demand does not be a constant solution to this problem. In addition the development of alternatives options, (wind, solar and water energy, recycling) are necessary but perhaps they do not be sufficient when we think about the demand. Then it is necessary to decrease consumption and increase recycling.
In conclusion, we must save our environment as much as possible so that our children can also drink pure water and breathe fresh air.
Best regards Maarit
