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McCormick, Ken, 1954-

Veblen in plain English : a complete introduction to Thorstein Veblen's economics / Ken McCormick.

Youngstown, N.Y. : Cambria, ©2006.

xxvi, 144 pages ; 23 cm

"Most economists will agree that the task of understanding and teaching Veblen is not an easy one. Locating a book for the non-specialist is even harder, and hence the purpose of this book. This pioneering text fully delivers what its title promises - Veblen in Plain English. For the non-specialist and student alike, Professor McCormick illuminates the ideas of Veblen in a manner that is well written and easy to understand. This is a refreshing and most welcome addition to literature on Veblen. The foreword is by Dr. Rick Tilman, another noted expert on Veblen."--Publisher's website.

Veblen, Thorstein, 1857-1929.

Economics -- United States -- History.

Complete introduction to Thorstein Veblen's economics

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-139) and index.

Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Instincts and institutions -- Instincts -- Institutions -- Technology and social evolution -- Technology -- Technological change and institutional change -- Social evolution -- Capital and business enterprise -- Capital -- Business enterprise and the industrial system -- Consumer behavior -- Conspicuous leisure and conspicuous consumption -- Some implications of status-driven consumption -- Conclusion -- References -- Footnotes -- Index.

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