Given What You Know About David Harvey and the Postmodern

question 25

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.
• E) Using and consuming more textual poaching and consumer-driven media has led to increased consumerism.

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