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State’s Role: Synergising Sustainability with Profitability and Public Support

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What this chapter taught you: Cognitive dissonance is the mental tension that arises when new information contradicts your existing beliefs. Your brain wants to resolve this quickly, often by dismissing the information rather than examining your belief. Recall a recent moment when you encountered information that challenged your view. This could be: A conversation with someone who disagreed with you

Take some time to reflect on the examples Professor Randers shared in this chapter.

Then, write down ONE way each, that your government can achieve the following. And why?


A) Incentivise the private sector to pursue sustainable development

B) Garner public support for increased 'green' taxation

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