Question

The 1950s era in the United States is described as “the affluent society.”

What change does this term describe?

Answer 1

People became wealthier.

Answer 2

CollegeSocial studies5+3 ptsThe 1950s era in the United States is described as “the affluent society.”
What change does this term describe?

The Affluent Society is a book by Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith. The book was clearly outline the manner during the post World War II United States when it was becoming wealthy in private sector but remained poor in public sector. Thus, The Affluent Society is described in a way that people became wealthier.