elongates
body's biological clock
sleep cycle
dives deeper into
hereditary
decent
spur (sleepiness)
material possessions
key driver of the economy
social fabric
stimulate
socially-inscribed needs
revolve around
largely derided
positive connotation
Some economists view increasing levels of consumer spending as a critical goal in building and maintaining a strong economy, irrespective of the benefit to the consumer or society as a whole.Others, however, have grown quite concerned about the negative societal effects of hyper-consumerism
steer the economy
Planned obsolescence
durable products
offset the gains from commerce
financial crises and recessions
negative environmental externalities
excess
urban sprawl,
psychological grounds.
“The American Dream” has always been about the prospect of success, but 100 years ago, the phrase meant the opposite of what it does now.
never-ending pursuit
stratified by social class
higher strata