Thorstein Veblen
American-Norwegian economist and sociologist. Author of The Theory of the Leisure Class. Originator of the term conspicuous consumption. A founder of institutional economics.
Thorstein Veblen
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American-Norwegian economist and sociologist. Author of The Theory of the Leisure Class. Originator of the term conspicuous consumption. A founder of institutional economics.
- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1929
- Birthplace
- Cato Township, Wisconsin
- Nationality
- United States
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