January 4, 2024
Knowing that prices convey information, we can assume that a $59 million wedding is an example of Thorstein Veblen's conspicuous consumption.
January 25, 2023
Ranging from changes in society to the owner's messaging, the history of the Ford pickup truck is about more than transportation.
November 9, 2022
In a list of the many ways that we communicate our political preferences, baby names could be near the top.
July 28, 2022
Although the number of gigayachts is multiplying, they represent the inconspicuous consumption that makes more wealth less obvious.
June 30, 2022
Throughout history, in the United States and around the world, lawn history shows us why we want greener grass.
January 15, 2020
While wine consumption is down among some of us, we can look at conspicuous consumption for the reason why expensive wine is more popular.