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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... instincts as " the innate and persistent propensities of human nature " [ 1914 , 2 ] . They are " irreducible traits of human nature " [ Ibid . 3 ] . Veblen was uncomfortable with the word " instinct . " He ... instincts direct Instincts.
... instincts as " the innate and persistent propensities of human nature " [ 1914 , 2 ] . They are " irreducible traits of human nature " [ Ibid . 3 ] . Veblen was uncomfortable with the word " instinct . " He ... instincts direct Instincts.
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... instincts direct our behavior in that they provide goals for our actions . We use our reason to help us figure out how to meet these goals , but reason is subservient to our instincts . As Veblen put it , " Men make thought , but the ...
... instincts direct our behavior in that they provide goals for our actions . We use our reason to help us figure out how to meet these goals , but reason is subservient to our instincts . As Veblen put it , " Men make thought , but the ...
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... instincts . In fact , the instinct of workmanship " may in some sense be said to be auxiliary to all the rest " [ Ibid . 31 ] . We get satisfaction from doing something constructive . Our other instincts provide the objectives that ...
... instincts . In fact , the instinct of workmanship " may in some sense be said to be auxiliary to all the rest " [ Ibid . 31 ] . We get satisfaction from doing something constructive . Our other instincts provide the objectives that ...
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Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
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