Education for Consumerism Turns Us into Compulsive Shoppers
Consumerism has become a culture as a result of the kind of education that most people receive. Education begins with […]
Various Authors
The 2008 Crisis Was Due to Americans’ Reckless Consumption
A classic example of such an exploding time bomb is the housing bubble that inflated continually after the beginning of
Who Profits from Over-Consumption?
Consumerism is vigorously promoted by giant corporations, advertising agencies and the media, the goal being to sell us as many
From Consumption to Consumerism
The term “consumption” is defined as “the using up of goods and services” to satisfy man’s needs. In Neoclassical Economics,
Over-consumption and its ills will give way to balanced, functional consumption and a healthier way of life
Key Points . Over the last 50 years, consumer consumption has become a key element in our lives. Today it
Overview of “Toward Balanced Consumerism in the New Economy”
Over-consumption and its ills will give way to balanced, functional consumption and a healthier way of life. Over the last
The Solution—Relations Based on Mutual Guarantee
By most indicators, mankind has reached a tipping point. Despair and depression have become far too prevalent worldwide. In Europe,
The Economy as a Reflection of Human Relations
The reason why the assumption that a large income means more happiness does not reflect reality is because we have
Capitalism and Happiness—Not What You Thought
On January 20, 2011, Prof. of Political Economy, Robert Skidelsky, a member of the British House of Lords, and author
