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Consumerist redirects here. See Consumerist (blog) for the article on that subject. Consumerism is a term used to describe the effects of equating personal happiness with purchasing material possessions and consumption. It is often associated with criticisms of consumption starting with Karl Marx and Thorstein Veblen.

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• While we're on the topic of mindless consumerism… « What I Wore (14 March 2010)
  Fashion from the perspective of a vegan with socialist leanings, but capitalist desires.
• Musings by Jacquelyn: Liberty of London for Target: Rampant ... (14 March 2010)
  Liberty of London for Target: Rampant Consumerism at its Best. Readers, to warn you: this will be a huge, huge post. But I hope you will stick with me, if only to provide your opinions on the shirt I purchased---should it stay or go? ...
• Podcast 47: The Financial Physician, Lou Scatigna - Consumerism ... (14 March 2010)
  The Consumerism Commentary Podcast is featuring Lou Scatigna, author of the book The Financial Physician: How to Cure Your Money Problems and Boost Your Financial Health. Lou also hosts the Financial Physician Radio Show on WOBM and XM ...
• Consumerism at its best (14 March 2010)
  The latest images and videos from around the Internet.
• The Consumerism Commentary Podcast (13 March 2010)
  If you're craving a similar financial podcast — and aren't opposed to higher quality — check out the Consumerism Commentary podcast. Consumerism Commentary, written by Flexo, is the grand-daddy of personal-finance blogs! ...

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What Does Your Stuff Really Say About You? New West The video is a refreshing and illuminating observation on the human and ecological costs of consumerism and Americans' addiction to material goods. ...

Bye bye Bajaj: Sun sets on India's beloved scooter The Associated Press Its 1980s sales campaign, an ode to patriotism and nascent consumerism, became iconic on its own, with TV ads showing young boys clutching Indian flags and ... and more »

Do Not Believe Rumours Of Price Hike - Ismail Sabri Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob advised the people not to believe ... Minister: Ignore talk of price hikeMalaysia Star all 4 news articles »

Consumerism makes me feel dirty The Gate (blog) Stepping aside from my usual entertainment posts, I got on the topic of the environment over on ...

SINDH TODAY

Obesity, climate change are "great threats'': doctors Herald Sun “We are now seeing the emergence of health risks caused by excesses in market driven consumerism (including the consumption of energy dense processed foods) ... Lobbies hijack climate, obesity debatesAdelaidenow all 16 news articles »