Consumer advocates, government agencies, and other critics have accused marketing of harming consumers through ________.

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Planned obsolescence refers to the practice of intentionally designing products that will become outdated or non-functional within a relatively short period of time, encouraging consumers to keep purchasing new versions. Critics argue that this harms consumers financially, as they must continually spend money on replacements, as well as environmentally, as discarded products contribute to waste and pollution.

Consumer Advocates, Government Agencies, and Other Critics Have Accused Marketing