  
The Western model of consumption-led economic growth cannot be replicated in Asia, according to Chandran Nair. Instead, Nair offers an alternative paradigm for governments, business leaders, and academics to consider. He argues that economic policy needs to be realigned to avoid the catastrophic outcomes that could result from the relentless promotion of a consumption-led growth model in Asia, at a time when resource constraints are only too apparent. His book Consumptionomics calls for bans on some forms of consumption, re-pricing of resources, and for the state to play a bigger role.
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