Consumption and the Consumer Society
By Brian Roach, Neva Goodwin and Julie A. Nelson
This module presents material drawn from Chapter 8 of Microeconomics in Context, 5th edition, to explore the various motivations behind consumer behavior. The historical development of the “consumer society” is summarized, including a discussion of the institutions underlying mass consumerism. The relationship between consumption and well-being is surveyed, along with the social influences and the ecological impacts of consumption.
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