Veblen in Plain English: A Complete Introduction to Thorstein Veblen's EconomicsThis comprehensive introduction to Thorstein Veblen's economics, written by distinguished economist Dr. Ken McCormick, is intended for the student and the non-specialist. A complete interpretation of Veblen's work is presented and includes an analysis of instincts and institutions, technology, social and institutional change, and capital and business enterprise. In addition, consumer behavior, conspicuous leisure, status-driven consumption and its implications are also discussed in detail. The work also includes a Foreword by Dr. Rick Tilman, a noted Veblen scholar. |
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... Veblen calls " idle curiosity . " Idle curiosity is the idea that people ... Veblen , and is in fact very old . Aristotle , for example , begins his Metaphysics with ... called " the most substantial achievement of the race " [ Ibid . 87 ] ...
... Veblen calls " idle curiosity . " Idle curiosity is the idea that people ... Veblen , and is in fact very old . Aristotle , for example , begins his Metaphysics with ... called " the most substantial achievement of the race " [ Ibid . 87 ] ...
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... Veblen called the handicraft era . It is characterized by a significant number of independent craftsmen and businessmen . Veblen de- scribed it as peaceable or quasi - peaceable because the middle class did not have an interest in the ...
... Veblen called the handicraft era . It is characterized by a significant number of independent craftsmen and businessmen . Veblen de- scribed it as peaceable or quasi - peaceable because the middle class did not have an interest in the ...
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... Veblen calls this restriction of output a " conscientious withdrawal of efficiency " [ 1921 , 1 ] , and then labels it as " sabotage . " The ability to sabotage production stems from the institution of ownership . The legal title to ...
... Veblen calls this restriction of output a " conscientious withdrawal of efficiency " [ 1921 , 1 ] , and then labels it as " sabotage . " The ability to sabotage production stems from the institution of ownership . The legal title to ...
Contents
Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
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