5. What effect has the wide variety of consumer choices had on the relative hap-
piness of people today, according to McKevitt?

according to McKevitt, the relative happiness of people depends on their choice of consumerism.

which means, you are happy if you spend money on yourself and become happier and satisfied with yourself

According to McKevitt, the relative happiness of people depends on their choice of consumerism.

For example, someone is happy to donate money to people in need and they succeeded in an act of a good deed.

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