The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don't Need

摘要: The Overspent American explores why so many of us feel materially dissatisfied, we work staggeringly long hours and yet walk around with ever-present mental "wish lists" things to buy or get, Americans save less than virtually anyone in the world. Unlike experts, Harvard economist Juliet B. Schor does not blame consumers' lack self-discipline. Nor she advertisers. Instead analyzes crisis consumer a culture where spending has become ultimate social art.