
Business & Economics Collection: Thorstein Veblen Edition (30+ Works in One Volume)
The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning in America, On the Nature of Capital…By Thorstein VeblenLength91h 26m
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The "Business & Economics Collection: Thorstein Veblen Edition" is a comprehensive anthology showcasing over thirty seminal works by the acclaimed economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen. This collection offers a critical examination of capitalism, conspicuous consumption, and the socio-economic dynamics of early 20th-century America. Veblen's unique literary style, characterized by sharp wit and incisive analysis, melds sociology with economics, thus illuminating not only the mechanisms of market behavior but also the cultural implications of economic systems. His concepts, such as 'conspicuous leisure' and 'conspicuous consumption,' resonate profoundly within contemporary discussions on consumerism and ecological sustainability, making this collection highly relevant today. Born in 1857 to Norwegian immigrants, Veblen's diverse upbringing cultivated his keen observations on class distinctions and economic disparities. Educated at Carleton College and Yale University, he became a pioneering figure in institutional economics. Veblen's critiques of capitalism were influenced by his experiences in the rapidly industrializing American society, where he witnessed both its innovative potential and inherent contradictions. His works challenge prevailing economic theories and encourage a deeper analysis of social structures and their impacts on economic behavior. This collection is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of economics and society. Veblen's insights remain remarkably prescient, prompting readers to reflect on the ethical dimensions of consumption and the socio-economic forces that shape human behavior. Engage with Veblen's pioneering ideas and deepen your understanding of modern economic thought.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length91 hrs 26 mins
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Publish dateDec 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Business & Economics Collection: Thorstein Veblen Edition (30+ Works in One Volume)
2Chapter 1. Introductory
3Chapter 2. Pecuniary Emulation
4Chapter 3. Conspicuous Leisure
5Chapter 4. Conspicuous Consumption
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6Chapter 5. The Pecuniary Standard of Living
7Chapter 6. Pecuniary Canons of Taste
8Chapter 7. Dress as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
9Chapter 8. Industrial Exemption and Conservatism
10Chapter 9. The Conservation of Archaic Traits
11Chapter 10. Modern Survivals of Prowess
12Chapter 11. The Belief in Luck
13Chapter 12. Devout Observances
14Chapter 13. Survivals of the Non-Invidious Interests
15Chapter 13. The Higher Learning as an Expression of the Pecuniary Culture
16Preface
17Introductory
18The Machine Process
19Business Enterprise
20Business Principles
21Value of Loan Credit
22Modern Business Capital
23Theory of Modern Welfare
24Business Principles in Law and Politics
25Cultural Incidence of Machine Process
26Decay of Business Enterprise
27Preface
28Chapter I. Introductory
29Chapter II. Contamination of Instincts in Primitive Technology
30Chapter III. The Savage State of the Industrial Arts
31Chapter IV. The Technology of the Predatory Culture
32I. Peaceable Ownership
33II. The Competitive System
34Chapter VI. The Era of Handicraft
35Chapter VII. The Machine Industry (pt. 1)
36Chapter VII. The Machine Industry (pt. 2)
37Preface
38Chapter I. Introductory
39I
40II. On the Merits of Borrowing
41III. The Pagan Anarchy
42Chapter III. The Dynastic State
43Chapter IV. The Case of England
44Chapter V. Imperial Germany
45Chapter VI. The Industrial Revolution in Germany
46Chapter VII. The Economic Policy of the Imperial State
47Chapter VIII. The Net Gain
48I. (Note to Chapter I)
49II. (Note to Chapter 11)
50III. (Note to Chapter II)