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What is the principal role frequently associated with people today?
What is the principal role frequently associated with people today?
- Producers of goods
- Citizens of the world
- Innovators
- Consumers (correct)
When did the notion of human beings as consumers first become commonplace in America?
When did the notion of human beings as consumers first become commonplace in America?
- After World War I
- During the 18th century
- During the 19th century
- Before World War I (correct)
What set the stage for the democratization of luxury on an unprecedented scale?
What set the stage for the democratization of luxury on an unprecedented scale?
- Social media
- Industrial revolution
- Television (correct)
- Globalization
What was the economic motive for increased consumption among the mass of people before the 20th century?
What was the economic motive for increased consumption among the mass of people before the 20th century?
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What necessities of life have people always consumed?
What necessities of life have people always consumed?
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