consumerism - Concepts

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Concepts

Thin Desires - Desires that provide satisfaction without personal transformation, reproducing themselves endlessly without lasting change.
Veblen Good - A good for which demand increases as its price rises because the high price itself signals status and exclusivity, violating the ordinary law of demand.
Conspicuous Consumption - Spending on goods and services primarily to display wealth and social status rather than for practical utility.