Which book is Veblen's most well-known?
The Wealth of Nations
A Theory of Justice
The Theory of the Leisure Class
The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money
Answer
Theory of the Leisure Class is Thorstein Veblen's most well-known book. It was published in 1899 and is considered to be one of the first major works of social theory in the United States. The book argues that the wealthy in society use conspicuous consumption to display their wealth and status. Veblen argues that this behavior is a form of social stratification that serves to reinforce class distinctions.
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