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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series
Celebrated Economists)
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Focusing on the concept of conspicuous consumption, this economic treatise critiques social-class consumerism and its roots in feudal labor divisions. Thorstein Veblen, a notable economist and sociologist, explores how these historical patterns persist in modern society. First published in 1899, the work remains influential in understanding economic behavior and class dynamics. The edition includes a new introductory biography, enhancing its accessibility for contemporary readers interested in Veblen's significant contributions to economic thought.
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The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series, Thorstein Veblen
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- 2014
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- Title
- The Theory of the Leisure Class (Essential Economics Series
- Subtitle
- Celebrated Economists)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thorstein Veblen
- Publisher
- White Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 444
- ISBN13
- 9781473324329
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- Focusing on the concept of conspicuous consumption, this economic treatise critiques social-class consumerism and its roots in feudal labor divisions. Thorstein Veblen, a notable economist and sociologist, explores how these historical patterns persist in modern society. First published in 1899, the work remains influential in understanding economic behavior and class dynamics. The edition includes a new introductory biography, enhancing its accessibility for contemporary readers interested in Veblen's significant contributions to economic thought.