Problem 1: Do you think that 'consumerism' is a problem in the U.S. today?
Problem 2: Of the six criticisms of 'consumerism' by Veblen on page 521, which is most striking to you? Why?
Problem 3: Should we agree with the assessment on page 523 that "...consumerism seems irrepressible..."?
Problem 4: Is the global rise of consumerism a positive or negative trend?