Opis: Vanity Economics - Simon Fan

This book presents an accessible and sometimes controversial economic exploration of numerous issues surrounding sex, marriage and family. It analyzes the role of 'vanity', defined as social status and self-esteem, in social and economic behaviors. In Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption, vanity is associated with the consumption of luxuries such as expensive handbags and cars. In this book, Simon Fan provocatively argues that vanity is obtained by having a spouse and children with perceived 'high-quality' values, for example, a beautiful wife, a tall husband or intelligent offspring. He demonstrates from various perspectives that vanity plays a crucial role in male - female relationships and intergenerational relationships. In so doing, he challenges the conventional frontier of economics and contributes to other social sciences. This unique book will appeal to the educated general reader and interested academic alike.

Szczegóły: Vanity Economics - Simon Fan

Tytuł: Vanity Economics
Autor: Simon Fan
Wydawnictwo: Edward Elgar
ISBN: 9781783472307
Rok wydania: 2014
Ilość stron: 320
Oprawa: Twarda

Recenzje: Vanity Economics - Simon Fan