The dictionary defines oniomania as an uncontrollable desire to buy things.
An an oniomaniac is a person with this condition.
Seems like this might be the cure to the present economy crisis. Imagine if there was some way to infect the population with this craving, just for a couple of months, the economy would take off like a rocket. All of us, temporarily oniomaniacs. Buying, spending like crazy. Manufacturing would increase, stores would prosper, car dealers would not be able handle all the business. Starbucks would run out of coffee. The stock market would reach new levels.
Oh well. Its just wishful thinking I guess.
