Most economists assert that China’s rising consumerism will have an effect in almost all parts of the world. The United States will be particularly affected by this issue owing to the fact that ...

It is in the very nature of living. Yes, I still consume material goods—but I have worked hard to escape excessive consumerism. And there is a big difference. Consumerism becomes excessive ...

Consumers are increasingly realigning toward conscious consumerism, where they want to buy from brands aligned with their values. One poll shows that, in the United States, 40% of Americans have ...

It’s ironic, really. I was in Xi’an to attend yet another academic conference on the many ways overconsumption is ravaging our environment, but after two days of doom and gloom, I was so overwhelmed ...

Anti-consumerism sentiment among young people in China concerned with overindulgence dominated the world’s largest online shopping festival this year, adding to the recent social phenomena of ...

In MetroTalk: A Gen Z reader writes that distractions and instant gratification have re-wired young minds, stripping away focus and fulfillment. (Credits: Getty Images) I’m a member of Gen Z and ...

Have you ever wondered what’s modern in this modern world ? It’s consumerism . Consumerism has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, with mainstream media and social media constantly ...

We live in an era of neoliberal consumerist economic growth. Consumerism is characterised by the accessibility and availability of goods and services. From the oil embargo of 1970 to the financial ...