The Impact of Marketing on Consumerism

Half of what you pay for almost anything is just for the marketing. Seriously.

While marketing helps us get better products, it's also criticized for making us buy

stuff we don't need and for being a massive waste of money. This led to the

rise of consumerism, where people fought back, demanding better and safer products.

As a result, a ton of laws were passed to protect us. We got acts against

monopolies, false food labels, and deceptive advertising. There are even rules to stop companies

from sharing your private info. It’s why marketers now have a code of ethics.