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"Theory of the Leisure Class" was written by Thorstein Veblen. Critic of capitalism known for concepts of conspicuous consumption and leisure.

Theory of the Leisure Class

Name: Theory of the Leisure Class
Author: Thorstein Veblen

Thorstein Veblen

Published in 1898, 'Theory of the Leisure Class' by Thorstein Veblen critiques consumerism and economic behavior. Veblen, a Norwegian-American economist, argues that economic life is influenced more by social customs from prehistoric times than by utility. This work is notable for being one of the first detailed analyses of consumer culture and its implications on society.

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Originally published by the Norwegian-American economist Thorstein Veblen while he was a professor at the University of...