Critics of advertising sometimes argue that the overall effect of advertising is to make people believe that possessing lots of material goods is the only route to happiness. These critics also believe that this is a misleading view of happiness. Hence, these critics:
A) worry that consumers' choices have positive externalities.
B) worry that the resulting increase in consumption increases total utility.
C) believe that distributional issues are the main problem with any economy.
D) reject the idea that all is well if the economy produces what people demand.

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These critics reject the idea that all is well if the economy produces what people demand because they believe advertising creates a misleading view of happiness, suggesting that material goods are the only route to happiness, which may not truly reflect people's well-being.

Critics of Advertising Sometimes Argue That the Overall Effect of Advertising