Consumerism Refers to

Consumerism refers to

A) a movement of conspicuous consumption that began when the Cold War ended.
B) a shift in the way Americans viewed shopping-from a task of necessity to a form of entertainment.
C) a collaborative effort between buyers and sellers to create an exchange where each benefits.
D) the view by consumers that most businesses are out to make the highest profit and if they can cheat you, they will.
E) the grassroots movement started in the 1960s to increase the influence, power, and rights of consumers in dealing with institutions.