Sociology
Sociology
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ISBN: 9781259912436
Author: Schaefer, Richard T.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 1LD
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To find: The evidence for hyper-consumerism.

The practice of purchasing more than the needs or wants of an individual is known as hyper-consumerism. This activities also includes the purchasing power of an individual more than he or she can afford.

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