But does this much consumption actually increase anyone's well-being?

Question

"There's nothing wrong with consumption," says Harris. "People need things and always will. but does this much consumption actually increase anyone's well-being? I don't think there would be a huge impact on the labour market if we were all not buying Slinkies."

Answer 1

This is one of the reason's so many children are spoiled rotten. They get everything they want. (Not all Children).

And our kids today over eat and exercise less because they are inside the house playing video games and playing on the computer.

~faith

Answer 2

perhaps yes,in some ways but not at all