The Ceaseless Increases in Production And, by Extension, Ceaseless Consumption

question 37

Multiple Choice

The ceaseless increases in production and, by extension, ceaseless consumption needed to sustain the global economy's success that is measured by increased profits is called the

• A)McDonaldization of Society.
• B)Treadmill of Production.
• C)Profit-Driven Economy.
• D)Planned Obsolescence of Society.

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Definitions:

Statehood

The condition of being recognized as an independent nation or the admission of a territory into a federation or union as a state.

Slavery

A system in which individuals are owned by others, denied freedom, and forced to work without compensation.

Balance of Power

is a diplomatic theory aiming to prevent any one nation or alliance from becoming too strong by maintaining equally distributed military and economic power among countries or groups of countries.

House of Representatives

is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, where members are elected to represent geographical districts for two-year terms.