consumption (economics)

"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.

". . . children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up . . . to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to [the] doorsteps. Using familiar examples, . . . charts and graphs, and . . . humor, Hlinka and Sylvester introduce young readers to concepts such as relative value and fair wages and how to think critically about . .. purchasing decisions . . ."--Provided by publisher.

". . . children's author Kevin Sylvester and business professor Michael Hlinka team up . . . to tackle the complex dynamics of the global economy, examining the often complex journey of ordinary goods, from production right to [the] doorsteps. Using familiar examples, . . . charts and graphs, and . . . humor, Hlinka and Sylvester introduce young readers to concepts such as relative value and fair wages and how to think critically about . .. purchasing decisions . . ."--Provided by publisher.