[2015] Kevin Guvvala: Consumerism 1920s vs Now

Average SalaryAn average worker makes $30,000 - $50,000 per year

Consumerism1920's vs Now

1920s

Now

Average SalaryAn average worker made $1,236 per year

Advertising - Billboards- Picture Ads- Newspaper- Some TV & Radio

Advertising- Mainly TV- Newspaper & Radio- Technological Methods

-Cars, Homes & Appliances were way cheaper compared to Now- Average car was about$500- Average home was about $8,000

Consumerism- The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers.

Prices have gone sky high compared to the 1920's The Prices of Appliances now are no where near the prices in the 1920's