The need of conspicuous waste... stands ready to absorb any increase in the community's industrial efficiency or output of goods. (Thorstein Veblen)

The need of conspicuous waste... stands ready to absorb any increase in the community's industrial efficiency or output of goods.

Thorstein Veblen

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