Which of the following is true about consumption patterns worldwide?
A. There is a worldwide movement against the rising tide of consumerism; people are returning to more simple lifestyles.
B. Due to differences in available resources, people in the United States and other wealthy nations are more able to participate in consumerism than people in poorer nations.
C. Developing regions are now more consumerist than ever; their consumer habits are as extensive as richer Western countries.
D. As media have become globalized, participation in consumerism has grown to the point that all areas of the world participate equally as consumers.
Answer: B
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