Consumer Economy

Eco Etiquette: How To Stop People From Buying You Useless 'Green' Tchotchkes

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Consumerism, Green Holidays, Green Gift Giving, Overpopulation, Consumer Economy, The Story of Stuff, Green Living, Green Holiday, Green News
Jennifer Grayson

My aunt, who has a heart of gold, has recently become impassioned about environmental issues. Seems great, right? Well unfortunately she thinks being ...

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A Year After The Crisis, The Consumer Economy Is Dead

McClatchy | Kevin G. Hall | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Savings Rate, Financial Crisis, Credit Crisis, Consumer Spending, Consumer Economy, Business News

WASHINGTON -- One year after the near collapse of the global financial system, this much is clear: The financial world as we knew it is over, and some...

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What America Got For Christmas

Reverend Billy | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Local Politics, Economy, Christmas, Holiday Season, Shopping, Consumer Economy, Holiday Season Commentary, Retail, Big Box Stores, Bartering, Retail Bubble, Retail Sales, Local Economies, Chain Stores, Commercial Christmas, Spending Less, Trading, Healthy Living News
Reverend Billy

So the retail bubble finally burst, with some estimating an extreme contraction of up to 8%. An America where local economies strike a balance with the big companies is clearly the idea.

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