"Affluenza is that strange desire we feel to spend money we don't have to buy things we don't need to impress people we don't know . . ."
A truly modern affliction, affluenza is endemic in Western societies, encouraged by those who profit from a culture of exploitation and waste. So how do we cure ourselves? In today's episode Ebony talks to Chief Economist Richard Denniss about why we must distinguish between consumerism and materialism. 

Economics and politics explained in plain English

<p>Economics and politics explained in plain English</p>

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Politics and the economy explained in plain English

<p>Politics and the economy explained in plain English</p>

"Affluenza is that strange desire we feel to spend money we don't have to buy things we don't need to impress people we don't know . . ."
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