Theory of the leisure class, the: an economic study of institutions
Auteur :
Veblen, Thorstein
Éditeur :
Prometheus Books
ISBN :
9781573922197
Date de publication :
1 juin 1998
Dimensions :
21,1 x 14,2 x 2,4 cm
Poids :
503 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Argues that economics is essentially a study of the economic aspects of human culture, which are in a constant state of flux. This book argues that while industry itself demanded diligence, efficiency, and co-operation, businessmen in opposition to engineers and industrialists were only interested in making money and displaying their wealth.