veblen

• Nom propre désignant un nom de famille, connu notamment grâce à Thorstein Veblen, économiste américain célèbre pour ses travaux sur la consommation ostentatoire, et à Oswald Veblen, mathématicien américain.

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.

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1. Thorstein Veblen (economist)C1formalamerican

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

   Thorstein Veblen (économiste)

   • 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.

2. Oswald Veblen (mathematician)C1formalamerican

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

   Oswald Veblen (mathématicien)

   • 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.