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Consumption Patterns in the U.S. Americans have made consumption a way of life. Consumption means the using up of goods or services. Consumption Patterns in the U.S. Consumption depends on level of development. The United States has a HIGH GDP. Consumption Patterns in the U.S.
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Consumption Patterns in the U.S. • Americans have made consumption a way of life. • Consumption means the using up of goods or services.
Consumption Patterns in the U.S. • Consumption depends on level of development. • The United States has a HIGH GDP.
Consumption Patterns in the U.S. • There is enough food on the planet to feed EVERYONE but it is not distributed evenly. • People in rich countries consume more calories per day than people in the developing world.
Consumption Patterns in the U.S. • The work ethic and the drive for success encourage Americans to work hard. • Americans work harder and longer than most developed countries.
Consumption Patterns in the U.S. • Pressures of Consumption: • Trash • Pollution • Limited Resources • Harm to the environment