Write a roughly 5-page paper answering the following prompt:
Explain why Bill McKibben thinks our current economic system and philosophies of
individualism are unsustainable (environmentally and on a personal level). What are
some of his solutions to the problem? In the final section of your paper, state
whether you find these solutions feasible or not. Finally, come up with one solution
(big or small) to help address one of the issues raised in Deep Economy. How would
this solution address a change you would like to see in the world?
Some tips:
1. Spend most of the paper discussing McKibben’s ideas. Spend only
the last 1-2 pages discussing your reflections and your idea.
2. Be sure to cite McKibben’s book properly.1
3. Papers should be in Times New Roman font, size 12, 1-in margins,
no cover page, contain a title, and have student’s name only in the
footer.
