Exercise # 1.

Reading Comprehension Task

Instructions: After reading Hickel’s article on the concept of de-
development, answer the following questions in two to three sentences.

1. What is the framework of de-development of rich countries all about?

2. How is the de-development framework different from traditional

frameworks of development?

3. According to Hickel, how can rich countries de-develop?

4. Why does Hickel frown upon pundits using terms such as de-growth,
zero growth, or de-development in describing an alternative
framework?

5. Some people might think that the de-development is about giving up

things. How does Hickel explain that this is not the case?

Note:
1. Cite references used
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