1. How can symbolic interactionism be used to explain the relationship between consumers and the meaning they attach to the products they consume?
2. How would the consumer culture of the U.S. and its associated use of resources be analyzed in the context of conflict theory and functionalism?
3. How can the rational choice perspective be used to analyze consumer behavior and its consequences in the United States?
4. How can rational choice be used to analyze the relationship between government and citizens in the U.S. ?