consumption (economics)

"Shake up the fashion world by taking action as conscious consumers and active citizens. We have the power to collectively change the world with a change of clothes! In the UK alone, over a million tonnes of clothes are thrown away each year and around ?140 million worth of clothes head to landfill. Learn how to love your clothes by reusing, swapping and mending what you already have and discover how to choose wisely when you do buy something new. This practical, positive and empowering book will open eyes to the impact our clothing choices have on people and the planet and empower children to demand answers to questions and take action"--Provided by publisher.

"Some people believe Americans should make an effort to buy goods made in the United States; others say this it does not matter where something is made. Thanks to allowances, many children are consumers in their own right, and even those who are not will one day have to make ethical decisions about where their money is spent. Through alternating viewpoints, complemented by fact boxes and a graphic organizer, this objective text explores both sides of the argument so readers can develop their own opinions and make informed choices about how they spend their money"--Provided by publisher.

"An insider's look at how the rise of "fast fashion" obstructs ethical shopping and fuels the abuse and neglect of garment workers"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces how and why people spend money to buy things or save money for future use.

"Consuming less is our best strategy for saving the planet-but can we do it? . . . Journalist J.B. MacKinnon investigates how we might achieve a world without shopping"--.

"This collection features articles [from The New York Times] that address trends in consumer culture, explaining the psychology behind what we buy and the significance of consumer habits to the larger economy. It also tells the story of individuals who are beginning to fight back, seeking to disrupt the powerful cycle of consumer capitalism"--Provided by publisher.

"This [text] examines the role individual consumption plays in climate change, how companies have attempted to become more sustainable and the effectiveness of these practices, whether countries and local municipalities should regulate consumption, and if it is even possible to change consumption practices enough to meaningfully impact climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how people spend money and the decisions they must make.

Throughout history, people have always traded goods in exchange for others. This is a form of spending that continues in economies around the world when people exchange cash or credit for products and service.

"Learn how goods and services are used in every day life, what the similarities and differences are between them and how you can use them"--Provided by publisher.