Using Conspicuous Consumption as a Signal for Ability Produces a Social

question 116

Multiple Choice

Using conspicuous consumption as a signal for ability produces a social inefficiency because

• A)consumption and ability are very poorly correlated.
• B)conspicuous consumption is not a useful signal.
• C)a positional arms race ensues,with greater and greater amounts being spent on conspicuous consumption.
• D)earnings and ability are very poorly correlated.

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