What is consumerism?

• A. An economic theory that links prosperity to consumer demands for goods and services.
• B. A culture of saving and frugality.
• C. Government control of markets.
• D. A method of measuring environmental impact.

Answer: (A)

Consumerism is the idea that a society’s prosperity is driven by people buying goods and services. It describes an economic system and cultural pattern where buying more is seen as a sign of wealth, and production and businesses respond to that demand. It’s not about saving money, government control, or measuring environmental impact—that would be different concepts. So the best choice is the one that presents prosperity as linked to consumer demand for goods and services.