Having a lot of disposable income and very little free time is the biggest driver of consumerism. People try to make up for the little free time with expensive

Having a lot of disposable income and very little free time is the biggest driver of consumerism. People try to make up for the little free time with expensive vacations and activities and compulsive shopping. It also disengages people from society, local communities, public matters and advocacy. This does not happen by accident.