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NICOLE S. GOROSPE BSA 1B What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about? -The framework of the de-development of rich countries is that they are consuming too much resources that may lead the planet and society at risk because we are growing too many and the planet cannot cater ...

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NICOLE S. GOROSPE

BSA 1B

1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about? -The framework of the de-development of rich countries is that they are consuming too much resources that may lead the planet and society at risk because we are growing too many and the planet cannot cater anymore. And according to Hickel, economic growth is not a solution anymore.

2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional frameworks of development? - The difference between the two frameworks is that the de-development framework seeing people live a long, healthy, contented, and happy life no matter what class (lower, middle, higher) you belong to. The traditional framework of development is that it is looking for more economic growth to make our life more even better even though our world is overpopulated and it has a bad effect. For me, it is like people who are not yet contented with what they have, they are trying to look for better, I mean it is okay to look for more even better economy, but we must consider that our world is overpopulated.

3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop? - According to Hickel, rich countries can de-develop by reducing their consumption of resources and think of ways to get rich countries to catch down to the level of development, by living efficiently and happily.

4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth, zero growth, or dedevelopment in describing an alternative framework? - Hickel frowned because the pundits used these terms which it gives a negative impact on the progress of the country itself. Hickel said these terms are technically accurate but for some individuals, it is displeased who are not yet in to. And for him, it is like asking people to stop improving and growing and stop aiming for positivity in life.

5. Some people might think that de-development is about giving things up. How does Hickel explain that this is not the case? - Hickel explained this by cheering up ourselves that it is not about giving things up, but rather to improve our life better and reach a higher level of understanding and consciousness. We must consider and adapt the ways of how people live especially the people of poor countries....