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Thorstein Veblen was an American economist known for his sociological perspective on economics and his critical analysis of economic theories. His work, 'The Theory of the Leisure Class,' had a profound impact on later economics and sociology.

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Famous Thorstein Veblen Quotes

“With the exception of the instinct of self-preservation, the propensity for emulation is probably the strongest and most alert and persistent of the economic motives proper.”

Self Business Economic Instinct Motive Exception Strongest Commerce Preservation Persistent Self Preservation Propensity Emulation

Author:Thorstein Veblen

“It is always sound business to take any obtainable net gain, at any cost, and at any risk to the rest of the community.”

Sound Community Business Risk Cost Gains Conspicuous Consumption

Book:Absentee Ownership: Business Enterprise in Recent Times : the Case of America

Source: Absentee Ownership: Business Enterprise in Recent Times : the Case of America

“All business sagacity reduces itself in the last analysis to judicious use of sabotage.”

Use Lasts Business Analysis Sabotage Sagacity Conspicuous Consumption

Book:THORSTEIN VEBLEN Ultimate Collection: 8 Books & 50+ Business Essays and Articles in Warfare and Economics: The Theory of the Leisure Class, The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning In America, Panem et Circenses, The Vested Interests and the Common Man, The Use of Loan Credit in Business…

Source: THORSTEIN VEBLEN Ultimate Collection: 8 Books & 50+ Business Essays and Articles in Warfare and Economics: The Theory of the Leisure Class, The Theory of Business Enterprise, The Higher Learning In America, Panem et Circenses, The Vested Interests and the Common Man, The Use of Loan Credit in Business…

“No one travelling on a business trip would be missed if he failed to arrive.”

Ifs Would Be Business Business Trips

Author:Thorstein Veblen