In the realm of responsible consumption, price sends a more nuanced signal than it appears. Consumption is not only about utility but also about belonging or standing apart.
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Contrary to popular belief, only a minority of Bordeaux vineyards bought by Chinese investors have had a negative outcome.
How much of anything do we need?
It’s about more than wasteful destruction; it’s a way of restoring dignity to marginalised young lives.
It’s not just the Barbie effect, Birkenstock’s brand equity has been rising for years.
Genuine love holds immeasurable value, yet discovering it can pose challenges — and come with a significant price tag.
What is considered ‘luxury’ is different now to what it was in ancient times – but it’s always about conspicuous displays of wealth and consumption.
Hiring top-end event centres boosts people’s social status and made them feel more esteemed.
A religion of conspicuous consumption has replaced Christianity at the centre of Christmas – and it’s big business which will be most pleased of all.
Halloween is yet another holiday that has become a mere ritual of America’s very conspicuous consumption.
A complex set of factors influence how African footballers make financial decisions about the money they earn abroad.
The millennials have boosted rosé consumption: in the United States alone, 65% of them declare themselves “rosé drinkers”. How can this overall success be explained?
Data from 32 high-income and emerging economies show a strong correlation between luxury item expenditure and societal corruption.
With more and more brands claiming to be “luxury”, historical players have begun to rethink their use of the term.
Although some social media users are able to monetize their social media “likes,” much of the pursuit of popularity amounts to nothing and instead turns us into pawns for political and commercial uses
Research shows paintings aren’t always good investments. Sky-high prices paid for high-end art are likely due to other factors.
Alternative facts owe more to Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World than Orwell’s 1984.
The ever-popular festive song is a hymn to overconsumption. Here are a few seasonal lessons…
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