Materialism and economic psychology

Abstract This article argues that materialism is a variable relevant to many aspects of economic psychology. The definition and measurement of materialism are briefly reviewed, followed by a discussion of the potential relationships between materialism and several economic variables, including use of money, work motivation, giving, and material satisfaction. The paper concludes with a discussion of the use of economic goods in social communication and the potential role of materialism in such communication.

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