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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... involved in the given mechanical occu- pation , is all that is needed in this way to make a very passable working force in the machine industry [ 1915 , 188 ] . Mass education meets the requirements without the need for the lengthy ...
... involved in the given mechanical occu- pation , is all that is needed in this way to make a very passable working force in the machine industry [ 1915 , 188 ] . Mass education meets the requirements without the need for the lengthy ...
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... involved in the material equipment , which is not of this immaterial , spiritual nature , and so what is not an immaterial residue of the community's experience , is the raw material out of which the industrial appli- ances are ...
... involved in the material equipment , which is not of this immaterial , spiritual nature , and so what is not an immaterial residue of the community's experience , is the raw material out of which the industrial appli- ances are ...
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... involved enables the owner to engross❞ [ Veblen , 1919 , 365 ] . Intangible assets contribute to the value of capital because they " capitalise such habits of life , of a non- technological character , -- settled by usage , convention ...
... involved enables the owner to engross❞ [ Veblen , 1919 , 365 ] . Intangible assets contribute to the value of capital because they " capitalise such habits of life , of a non- technological character , -- settled by usage , convention ...
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Instincts and Institutions | 1 |
Technology and Social Evolution | 29 |
Capital and Business Enterprise | 71 |
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