Our economical and environmental conditions are both in a grim state. The United States is at a record breaking economy low and our current environmental circumstances are just as grave. Some feel a green environment will not alleviate our ecological state of affairs but our economic ones as well. Single handedly, implementing a green environment will have a trivial, if any impact at all on our current deteriorating economic crisis. It will take many other ideas and concepts to regain our once surging economy.
The difference between a swelling economy and a dwelling economy is, during a swelling economy consumers are purchasing many goods and services. Whereas in a dwelling economy the majority of the population is saving and cutting costs instead of spending thereby not contributing to society on a monetary level. Currently in the United States we are experiencing a dwelling economy. Prices for commodities continue to rise while the average income stays at a standstill or even decreases. Joblessness and home foreclosures are also at a record high. Personally I have made lifestyle and spending changes. For example instead of going to eat at restaurants I now cook more frequently. Another major lifestyle change I have made is modifying my spending habits. Within the past few months I have radically reduced my frivolous shopping. Instead I now use my previously allotted pocket money for necessities. As a replacement for new shoes I really don’t need I will go grocery shopping or deposit the extra money in the bank. An additional change I plan to implement is to further my education so I will be a more lucrative employee prospect. I am certain other individuals are incorporating similar changes as well further contributing to our dwelling economy.
In the reading “Depression 2009” the middle class will become more like the poor in reference to healthcare and food selections. Health insurance is one of the highest expenses for Americans and if a depression were...