Consumption is the sole end and purpose of all production; and the interest of the producer ought to be attended to, only so far as it may be necessary for promoting that of the consumer.

  • -- Adam Smith 亚当·史密斯

消费是一切生产的唯一目的和目的;只有在促进消费者利益的必要时,生产者的利益才应当得到注意。

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I think that once people understand the great risks that climate change poses, they will naturally want to choose products and services that cause little or no emissions of greenhouse gases, which means 'low-carbon consumption.' This will apply across the board, including electricity, heating, transport and food.

我认为,一旦人们认识到气候变化带来的巨大风险,他们自然会选择温室气体排放很少或没有排放的产品和服务,这意味着“低碳消费”。这将适用于所有领域,包括电力、供暖、运输和食品。

Did you ever think that making a speech on economics is a lot like pissing down your leg? It seems hot to you, but it never does to anyone else.

你有没有想过,做一个关于经济的演讲就像尿裤子一样?对你来说似乎很热,但对其他人来说从来都不热。

And the consumer doesn't care. They don't watch networks, they watch TV shows.

消费者并不在意。他们不看网络,他们看电视节目。

In economics it is a far, far wiser thing to be right than to be consistent.

在经济学中,正确远比前后一致明智得多。

Keeping it simple for the consumer is incredibly dire.

为消费者保持简单是非常可怕的。