Conspicuous Consumption as an Ability Signal

question 37

Multiple Choice

Conspicuous consumption as an ability signal

• A)completely different from a prisoner's dilemma.
• B)is more effective if the positional goods nature of consumption causes everyone to consume elaborately.
• C)will likely continue even if it is wasteful for all involved.
• D)characterized by lower levels of consumption.

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