Veblen in Plain English: A Complete Introduction to Thorstein Veblen's EconomicsCambria, 2006 - 144 pagina's This 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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... efficiency . One can rank high in the esteem of the group if one can demonstrate a high degree of efficiency or craftsmanship . This may cause people to emulate the best workers and craftsmen so as to rank high in such invidious ...
... efficiency . One can rank high in the esteem of the group if one can demonstrate a high degree of efficiency or craftsmanship . This may cause people to emulate the best workers and craftsmen so as to rank high in such invidious ...
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... efficient use is all that matters . The concern for efficiency embodied in cause - and - effect thinking may lead some to look at habitual ways of doing things and to ask if there might be a better way to do them . If one is exposed to ...
... efficient use is all that matters . The concern for efficiency embodied in cause - and - effect thinking may lead some to look at habitual ways of doing things and to ask if there might be a better way to do them . If one is exposed to ...
Pagina 93
... efficiency conscientious withdrawl ....... inordinately productive of efficiency competitive advertising ........ valuable information & business prosperity .. enterprise guidance ..industrial efficiency The terms in the right - hand ...
... efficiency conscientious withdrawl ....... inordinately productive of efficiency competitive advertising ........ valuable information & business prosperity .. enterprise guidance ..industrial efficiency The terms in the right - hand ...
Inhoudsopgave
Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
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