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2008-2010 Honors Study Topic: The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges, and Consequences

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By admin • Mar 30th, 2006 • Category: Discussion Grid: Psychology
  • Why have wealth and fame become primary goals for young Americans in the 21st century?
  • To what extent can money buy happiness?
  • How and why do television shows like “The Apprentice” appeal to contestants and viewers who hope to access power?
  • What economic incentives motivate us to achieve power?
  • Why do advertisers target 18-49 year olds as the most desirable market?
  • Why have land and home ownership endured as powerful symbols of the American dream?
  • Why have business schools added required ethics courses to their curricula?
  • What is the psychological impact on a person who wins the lottery?

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