“Recession Generation?” by Sharon Jayson in USA Today

“Happiness Paradox” by Nancy Gibbs: A Time magazine article examines contentment in the recession

Overview of consumerism from globalissues.org.

“Creating the Consumer” from globalissues.org.

A history of advertising, including a description of the POSITIVE effects of consumerism.

Newdream.org’s 2004 poll redefining the American dream (PDF)

Newdream.org’s 2004 poll on American values and overwork (PDF)

Foreword to The High Price of Materialism by Tim Kasser (PDF)

Excerpt from Chapter 1 of The High Price of Materialism by Tim Kasser (PDF)

“What Would Jesus Buy” Trailer:

Affluenza Part 1:

Affluenza Part 2:

Affluenza Part 3:

Affluenza Part 4:

Affluenza Part 5:

Affluenza Part 6:

For more information, visit the “Affluenza” website.

“The Story of Stuff:”