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What affects the impact of consumerism on the economies of Canada and the U.S.?. What role should consumerism play in our economy?. Introduction. Consumerism influences you in all areas of your life. Your quality of life and your identity are influenced by the consumer choices that you make.
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What affects the impact of consumerism on the economies of Canada and the U.S.? What role should consumerism play in our economy?
Introduction • Consumerism influences you in all areas of your life. Your quality of life and your identity are influenced by the consumer choices that you make. • What products do you and your family regularly consume? • What influenced you and your family to purchase these items? • How do these products influence you, your quality of life, and your identity?
Did you think of: • peer pressure • advertising • cost • availability • impact on the environment
Video and Assignment • Let’s watch a video on The Story of Stuffto see one American perspective on the influence of consumerism. • Complete Lesson 3: Regions and Consumerism.