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Juliet Schor breaks a taboo by exposing Americans shopping habits to moral society. Schor disapproves of unfettered private consumption, not only because we already use up so much, but also because overspending to bolster a sense of self does notMoreJuliet Schor breaks a taboo by exposing Americans shopping habits to moral society. Schor disapproves of unfettered private consumption, not only because we already use up so much, but also because overspending to bolster a sense of self does not lead to happiness. Along with her critique, Schor suggests intriguing ideas for making status goods accessible for all--for example, imposing high taxes on expensive items to subsidize lines of affordable luxury goods. A firestorm of responses follow from economist Robert Frank and others.The New Democracy Forum is a series of short paperback originals exploring creative solutions to our most urgent national concerns.A civic treasure. . . . A truly good idea, carried out with intelligence and panache. --Robert Pinsky Do Americans Shop Too Much? by Juliet B. Schor
