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The Theory of Business Enterprise" is a seminal work by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book was first published in 1904 and is considered one of Veblen's most significant contributions to economic thought. In this work, Veblen explores the relationship between business practices and economic theory, offering a critical analysis of the capitalist system. Key aspects of "The Theory of Business Enterprise" include:...

The Theory of the Leisure Class" is a groundbreaking work written by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist and sociologist. The book was first published in 1899 and is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of sociology and economic theory. Veblen's central thesis in "The Theory of the Leisure Class" revolves around the concept of conspicuous consumption and the social stratification of society. He explores the idea that ind...

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Large format paper back for easy reading. Veblen's influential study on the nature, and the economic meaning of leisure in relation to class

Its true to say that Veblens book is one of the great classics of economic theory, however, such a description suggests (at least to non-economists like myself) that the book will be either dull or remorselessly technical. On the contrary, The Theory of the Leisure Class is stylishly written, endlessly startling (for example, Veblen analyses religion as an outgrowth of the gambling instinct), and very, very funny. Its expose of conspicuous con...

In respect of its point of departure, the following inquiry into the nature, causes, utility, and further drift of business enterprise differs from other discussions aof the same general range of facts. Any unfamiliar conclusions are due to this choice of a point of view, rather than to any peculiarity in the facts, articles of theory, or method of argument employed. The point of view is that given by the business man's work, -the aims, motive...