The Theory of the Leisure Class
The term "conspicuous consumption" was developed by American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in his book "The Theory of the Leisure Class" published in 1899. He used the term to describe the concept of people buying and displaying luxury goods to showcase their wealth and social status.
Thorstein Veblen
Conspicuous consumption
No, Max Weber did not develop the term "conspicuous consumption." This concept was coined by Thorstein Veblen in his book "The Theory of the Leisure Class" published in 1899. Veblen used the term to describe the consumption of goods and services for the purpose of displaying wealth and status rather than for personal use.
The author of "The Theory of the Leisure Class" is Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book explores the concept of conspicuous consumption and the role of social status in a capitalist society.
Thorstein Veblen
Thorstein Skarning died in 1939.
Thorstein Johansen was born in 1888.
Thorstein Himle died in 1925.
Thorstein Himle was born in 1857.
Thorstein Treholt died in 1993.
Thorstein Johansen died in 1963.