HIGHER REACHES ANSWERS: The coronavirus crisis is changing how we work, travel and shop. That might just save our planet [April 28, 2020]

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1. B

2. C

3. He is relieved/glad it has happened because this means the city is less packed/more liveable for its residents. 

4. conspicuous consumption

5. They are less likely to eat out, and less likely to treat shopping as a hobby,  instead mainly buying necessities. 

6. monetary easing, low interest rates, inflated asset values, credit-fuelled consumption

7. A

8. (i) T

(ii) F

(iii) T

(iv) NG

9. D

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