Adapted Academic Discussion
Circular Economy · Professor Chen
This week, we are examining whether businesses should make repair services and replacement parts a priority rather than encouraging customers to purchase new products. Supporters and critics often begin from different assumptions about fairness, effectiveness, and the proper use of limited resources. In your response, explain which approach you find more convincing and why. You may build on the comments already posted, challenge part of a classmate's reasoning, or introduce a different relevant perspective. Use a specific reason or example so that your contribution moves the discussion forward rather than simply repeating a position.
Maya
I would prioritize affordable repairs and longer product support because extending a product's useful life reduces waste, lowers customers' total costs, and can create stronger long-term trust. This approach could also make the policy easier to understand and evaluate over time. Even if it has some costs, a carefully designed pilot program could reveal whether the expected benefits actually reach the people who need them.
Leo
I would instead continue emphasizing improved new products while offering limited repairs because newer designs may be safer and more energy-efficient, while complex repairs can cost more than a reliable replacement. A policy can sound attractive in theory but create unintended consequences in daily life. Before making a broad change, decision-makers should consider who carries the cost and whether a smaller, more flexible solution could achieve the same goal.
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