Didn't get enough of our coverage of the consumer economy? Here's a list of books and articles our reporters and producers went to to get answers about how and why we spend.
From cameras to houses to children, it can be hard to know if we are making the best choices with our money when we buy things. Our new poll game helps you decide: is it worth it? Find out how to use it.
Marketplace will spend a week looking at all aspects of the consumer economy — from businesses to workers to shoppers — and ask: Can we keep going at this rate?