Thorstein Veblen
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1857–1929
American economist, the son of Norwegian immigrant farmers, who studied the rich like a scientist studying a strange tribe. In The Theory of the Leisure Class he coined the phrase 'conspicuous consumption' and explained why we buy things to be seen, a book that feels even more true in the age of social media.
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The Theory of the Leisure Class
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- Who was Thorstein Veblen?
- Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929): American economist, the son of Norwegian immigrant farmers, who studied the rich like a scientist studying a strange tribe. In The Theory of the Leisure Class he coined the phrase 'conspicuous consumption' and explained why we buy things to be seen, a book that feels even more true in the age of social media.
- What can I read by Thorstein Veblen on SeoJae Story?
- The Theory of the Leisure Class, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English original.
- Is Thorstein Veblen hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the advice, stories and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a short “What this means for your money” card that applies the idea to life today, and you can tap any word for its meaning. Educational content, not financial advice.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.