Gardner, Gary.
The Virtue of Restraint. / Gary Gardner. - World Watch, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 67. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: The Virtue of Restraint, March/April 2001; pp. 12-18.
"As it generates greater wealth, the growth driven by mass consumption is also producing some troubling side effects. Most fundamental is the failure of advanced industrial societies to deliver widely their most hyped product: well-being, or happiness. Studies of societal happiness show that income growth and happiness, which once marched upward together, have been uncoupled." (WORLD WATCH) The author contends that excessive choices for consumers are resulting in an obese, unhealthy and unhappy society.
1522-3191;
Choice (Psychology)
Consumption (Economics)
Decision making--Moral and ethical aspects.
Economic development.
Social values.
Sustainable development.
AC1.S5
050
The Virtue of Restraint. / Gary Gardner. - World Watch, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 67. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: The Virtue of Restraint, March/April 2001; pp. 12-18.
"As it generates greater wealth, the growth driven by mass consumption is also producing some troubling side effects. Most fundamental is the failure of advanced industrial societies to deliver widely their most hyped product: well-being, or happiness. Studies of societal happiness show that income growth and happiness, which once marched upward together, have been uncoupled." (WORLD WATCH) The author contends that excessive choices for consumers are resulting in an obese, unhealthy and unhappy society.
1522-3191;
Choice (Psychology)
Consumption (Economics)
Decision making--Moral and ethical aspects.
Economic development.
Social values.
Sustainable development.
AC1.S5
050