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Bell Ringer: COVID and the Consumer Economy

COVID and the Consumer Economy

Journalist J.B. MacKinnon discussed his book, "The Day the World Stops Shopping," and the impact on consumerism through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Description

Journalist J.B. MacKinnon discussed his book, "The Day the World Stops Shopping," and the impact on consumerism through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • What does J.B. MacKinnon say the COVID-19 pandemic has taught about consumption and the impact on the environment? What examples does he provide?
  • Based on the clip, what impact did the initial weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic have on carbon emissions?
  • What "hazards" does MacKinnon say come with slowing down a consumer economy? What "dilemma" exists?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Carbon
    • Consumer
    • Depression
    • Emission
    • Pandemic
    • Recession
    • Tourism

    Topics

    Economics & Financial Literacy

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School