Mister Veblen argued that people gathered wealth for the purpose of "conspicuous consumption."

VOA: special.2011.05.01

But religious leaders, like Pope Benedict, have been reminding the faithful that consumption is not the way to find meaning.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23

Studies show that global sugar consumption has risen dramatically from 11 million tons in 1900 to about 145 million tons today.

VOA: standard.2010.04.25

Coal fuels 70 percent of China's energy consumption, making the country the largest consumer and producer of coal in the world.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

Analysts say the Balkan country is struggling with its worst economic slump since independence in 1991, as consumption,investments and exports have tumbled.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

But a new study says, most continue to focus on consumption, And those values will have to change to avoid more environmental damage.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23

Leonhart says La Familia is philosophically opposed to selling methamphetamine to Mexicans, but eagerly exports the drug to the United States for consumption.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22

One is the mega-chain Wal-Mart. "On one hand,Wal-Mart's whole business model is based on consumption.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23

Critics,including the Australian government, say the research argument is a cover for the sale and consumption of whale meat, which is banned under international regulations.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

In 1985,Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev ordered dramatic cuts in the production of wines and spirits and introduced strict controls on the public consumption of alcohol.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

She cites oil consumption figures as an example that contradict the IEA's findings.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

And they're overfished almost everywhere because they are so desired for human consumption."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

Beijing has refused to agree to cap its overall growth in its consumption of fossil fuels or reduce its emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

Patrick Michael from the conservative Cato Institute doesn't address environmental issues around consumption.

VOA: standard.2010.01.23