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The Theory of the Leisure Class

An Economic Study of Institutions

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Focusing on the interplay between economics and human culture, Thorstein Veblen critiques the modern industrial system in his influential work. He contrasts the diligence required by industry with the self-serving motives of businessmen, introducing the concept of "conspicuous consumption" to illustrate their obsession with wealth display. By applying Darwinian principles to economic behavior, Veblen explores the psychological underpinnings of American social and economic institutions, establishing the groundwork for institutional economics.

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The Theory of the Leisure Class, Thorstein Veblen

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Subtítulo
An Economic Study of Institutions
Idioma
Inglés
Editorial
Prometheus
Publicado en
1998
Formato
Tapa blanda
Páginas
422
ISBN13
9781573922197
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Título original
The theory of the leisure class
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3,8 de 5
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Focusing on the interplay between economics and human culture, Thorstein Veblen critiques the modern industrial system in his influential work. He contrasts the diligence required by industry with the self-serving motives of businessmen, introducing the concept of "conspicuous consumption" to illustrate their obsession with wealth display. By applying Darwinian principles to economic behavior, Veblen explores the psychological underpinnings of American social and economic institutions, establishing the groundwork for institutional economics.