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MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-A career stage that usually ends in the mid-twenties as one makes the transition from school to work.


Definitions:

Conspicuous Consumption

The act of spending money on and acquiring luxury goods and services to publicly display wealth and social status.

Thorstein Veblen

An American economist and sociologist known for his theory of the leisure class and critique of consumer culture.

Leisure Class

A segment of society that derives its income from investments, inheritance, or other non-labor sources, allowing its members to focus on leisure activities and cultural pursuits rather than traditional labor.

Tax Rebate

A refund on taxes when the tax liability is less than the taxes paid.

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