Consumerism is an ideology that promotes the constant purchasing of goods and services for short-term profit without regard for long-term consequences. It leads to overspending and unequal wealth distribution. While consumerism increases production, employment, and choice of products, it also has negative effects like environmental damage, depletion of resources, impacts on mental health and relationships, and increased crime. The document recommends exercising restraint in consumption and adopting a minimalist lifestyle to reduce these negative impacts.

2. Consumerism: A social and economic order and
ideology encourages the purchasing of goods and
services in ever-increasing amounts with protection
or promotion of interest.
It’s concerned with short-term profits without
consideration for the future effects of wealth
distribution due to overspending.

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5. Primary positive consumerism effects
 More industrial production.
 A higher growth rate economy.
 More goods and services available.
 More advertising since goods manufactured have to be
sold.
 Increased production will result in more employment
opportunities.
 A variety of goods and services to choose from.
 More comforts for a better living style.

7. Negative Consumerism Effects
• Creates ecological imbalances. i.e. Global warming,
Industrial pollution.
• More lavish rather than focusing on simplicity.
• Reducing the natural resources of the respective country.
• Psychological health and personal relation get affected
• Cheaper goods are imported and produced
• Over-dependence on labor saving devices. i.e.
unemployment.
• Crime rate also increases

9. “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's
need, but not every man's greed.” - Gandhi
Exercise intellectual
independence
Adopt a Minimalistic lifestyle
Invest more, consume less
Spread the simplicity message
- Anti-consumerism
- Green consumerism

11. Consume less, live happy & more
Thank you