Veblen in Plain English: A Complete Introduction to Thorstein Veblen's EconomicsCambria, 2006 - 144 páginas 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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... curiosity . " Idle curiosity is the idea that people " want to know things , when graver interests do not engross their attention " [ Ibid . 85 ] . People are instinctively curious about their world . The idea that people are innately ...
... curiosity . " Idle curiosity is the idea that people " want to know things , when graver interests do not engross their attention " [ Ibid . 85 ] . People are instinctively curious about their world . The idea that people are innately ...
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... curiosity will be exercised more in economies with larger economic surpluses . Idle curiosity and the instinct of workmanship , taken together , lead to improvements in technology . Idle curiosity leads to a better understanding of how ...
... curiosity will be exercised more in economies with larger economic surpluses . Idle curiosity and the instinct of workmanship , taken together , lead to improvements in technology . Idle curiosity leads to a better understanding of how ...
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... curiosity . As already mentioned , idle curiosity is the fundamental source of new knowledge and ideas . The new ideas generated provided the raw material that the instinct of workmanship turned into useful applications . The pace of ...
... curiosity . As already mentioned , idle curiosity is the fundamental source of new knowledge and ideas . The new ideas generated provided the raw material that the instinct of workmanship turned into useful applications . The pace of ...
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Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
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