Which Concept Explains Placing Value on Goods That Can Be

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which concept explains placing value on goods that can be shown off to others as a symbol of our status and economic power?

• A) consumerism
• B) conspicuous consumption
• C) treadmills of production
• D) built environment

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