veblen

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A proper noun referring to a surname, notably associated with Thorstein Veblen, an American economist known for his work on conspicuous consumption, and Oswald Veblen, an American mathematician.

• 🇩🇪Eigenname, der einen Familiennamen bezeichnet, bekannt durch Thorstein Veblen, einen amerikanischen Ökonomen, der für seine Arbeiten über demonstrativen Konsum berühmt ist, und Oswald Veblen, einen amerikanischen Mathematiker.

1. Thorstein Veblen (economist) C1 formal american

   An American economist and sociologist known for his analysis of the leisure class and the concept of conspicuous consumption.

   • Veblen's theory of conspicuous consumption explains why people buy luxury goods.
   • The term 'Veblen good' is used in economics to describe products whose demand increases with price.
   • His book 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' remains a classic in economic thought.

   🇩🇪Thorstein Veblen (Ökonom)

2. Oswald Veblen (mathematician) C1 formal american

   An American mathematician who made significant contributions to geometry and topology.

   • Oswald Veblen's work on projective geometry influenced modern mathematics.
   • The Veblen Prize is awarded for outstanding contributions to geometry.
   • He was a key figure in the development of topology in the early 20th century.

   🇩🇪Oswald Veblen (Mathematiker)