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In recent times, economic growth has helped many become richer, both in developed and developing countries. However, those in developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past. Why is this? What can be learned from this?

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It is true that individual consumption has generally increased in the world today, among
people
 in both developed and developing
countries
. While
this
 should lead to increasing happiness, particularly in developed
countries
 where consumption is greater,
this
 is not always the result. It is necessary to explore and understand the reasons for
this
 I would argue that
people
 are happier when they have a useful role to play in their community, but societies are breaking down. One major factor is the growing influence of commercial advertising, which has helped to create today’s consumer society. Its influence is global, but its chief target audience is consumers in developed
countries
,
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 because they have the greatest spending power. Another factor is the population shift of
people
 to cities. Over half the world’s population live in cities, but in Japan and the USA,
for example
, the figures are more than 90% and 80% respectively. Cities are concrete jungles, where social bonds no longer exist and
people
 feel a sense of alienation. Lessons should be learned.
Firstly
, advertising must be restricted and monitored by government agencies, so that they no longer promote greed and selfishness in order to maximise profits. I believe that
people
 with a social conscience are disillusioned with a life based on consuming more and more.
Secondly
, urban spaces must be redesigned to include the demolition of high-rise buildings and the construction of social and community centres where
people
 can find happiness through a feeling of community and organise their own activities In conclusion,
although
 economic growth has created more wealth, the ethical focus in all
countries
 must now be on re-building communities to create a happier and more just world
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Economic growth
  • Material wealth
  • Affluent societies
  • Social cohesion
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • Work-related stress
  • Professional expectations
  • Aspirations and reality
  • Environmental degradation
  • Sustainability
  • Consumerism
  • Comparison
  • Life balance
  • Mental well-being
  • Community relationships
  • Sustainable development
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