Veblen
Oswald, 1880–1960, U.S. mathematician.
Thor·stein [thawr-stahyn, -stuhn], /ˈθɔr staɪn, -stən/, 1857–1929, U.S. economist and sociologist.
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How to use Veblen in a sentence
Pappy has become a prime example of a certain kind of product that economists called a “Veblen good.”
With Veblen goods, the demand does the opposite, growing as the price goes up.
Several writers, Powers , and especially Veblen, place questions of national honor among the main causes of war.
The Psychology of Nations | G.E. PartridgeThe higher patriotic feeling runs, says Veblen , the thinner may be the moral sanction that satisfies the public conscience.
The Psychology of Nations | G.E. PartridgeVeblen says it is a matter of habit to what particular nationality a man will become attached on arriving at years of discretion.
The Psychology of Nations | G.E. Partridge
As Veblen puts it: "The emergence of the leisure class coincides with the beginning of ownership."
The American Empire | Scott NearingIn saying all this, I am as far as possible from questioning the value of Veblen's work.
The Value of Money | Benjamin M. Anderson, Jr.
British Dictionary definitions for Veblen
/ (ˈvɛblən) /
Thorstein (ˈθɔːstɪn). 1857–1929, US economist and social scientist, noted for his analysis of social and economic institutions. His works include The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899) and The Theory of Business Enterprise (1904)
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