Which Term Did Thorstein Veblen Use to Refer to the Purchase

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which term did Thorstein Veblen use to refer to the purchase of goods or services for the specific purpose of displaying one's wealth?

• A) Protestant ethic
• B) Class consciousness
• C) Conspicuous consumption
• D) Status symbol

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