Given What You Know About David Harvey and the Postmodern

question 84

Multiple Choice

Given what you know about David Harvey and the postmodern economy,how does our society manage to consume all of the additional goods produced as a result of the incredible increases in efficiency?

• A) Many more products last longer and work more efficiently, thus ensuring consumer loyalty.
• B) Many more types of products will be subject to fashion and will go out of style.
• C) Media deregulation and the concentration of media power have decreased the persuasive quality of advertising.
• D) Passing stronger antitrust legislation has led to variety as well as quantity.

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Definitions:

Principle Of Comity

The recognition and respect accorded by nations to the laws and judicial decisions of other nations, based on mutual respect and convenience, rather than obligation.

Confiscation

A government’s taking of a privately owned business or personal property without a proper public purpose or an award of just compensation.

Just Compensation

The fair and adequate compensation required to be paid to a property owner when their property is taken for public use under the eminent domain law.

Illegal Purpose

An intention or objective behind an agreement or action that is against the law or public policy.