Veblen in Plain English: A Complete Introduction to Thorstein Veblen's EconomicsCambria, 2006 - 144 Seiten 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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... Veblen's critical perspectives more per- tinent than ever " [ 1999 , xxix ] . Veblen's approach offers an antidote to the tired ideologies espoused by the demagogues who dominate public discourse . PART I INSTINCTS AND INSTITUTIONS ...
... Veblen's critical perspectives more per- tinent than ever " [ 1999 , xxix ] . Veblen's approach offers an antidote to the tired ideologies espoused by the demagogues who dominate public discourse . PART I INSTINCTS AND INSTITUTIONS ...
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... perspective wins out . The irony is that in previous eras , economic hardship was due to an inability to produce , caused by bad weather or war . The re- sult was high prices for necessities . In the modern era , hardship is caused by ...
... perspective wins out . The irony is that in previous eras , economic hardship was due to an inability to produce , caused by bad weather or war . The re- sult was high prices for necessities . In the modern era , hardship is caused by ...
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... Perspective of Thorstein Veblen , " History and Theory , 16 , 113-26 . Diggins , John P. ( 1999 ) , Thorstein Veblen , Theorist of the Leisure Class , Princ- eton University Press : Princeton . " Dilbert , " ( 2005 ) Waterloo Courier ...
... Perspective of Thorstein Veblen , " History and Theory , 16 , 113-26 . Diggins , John P. ( 1999 ) , Thorstein Veblen , Theorist of the Leisure Class , Princ- eton University Press : Princeton . " Dilbert , " ( 2005 ) Waterloo Courier ...
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Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
Urheberrecht | |
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