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Economics | Geography | Citizenship

Shopaholics join ‘No buy 2025’ pledge

Frugal first: Inspired by social media campaigns, millions are discovering the pleasures of a simpler lifestyle by cutting out the habit of “getting and spending”.

Are we all to blame for overconsumption? The US population is 60% larger than it was in 1970, but consumer spending is up 400% — and the rest of the world is following suit.

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