Conspicuous Consumption Is an Effective Signal of High Ability If

question 10

Multiple Choice

Conspicuous consumption is an effective signal of high ability if

• A)observers of the conspicuous consumption do not know what the person does for a living.
• B)the conspicuous consumer is famous.
• C)the conspicuous consumer has a job that pays a commission or bonus.
• D)the conspicuous consumer has a job that pays a flat salary.

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