Thorstein Veblen

January 15, 2020

Why Some Wine Drinkers Are Drinking Less (And Others Are Not)

While wine consumption is down among some of us, we can look at conspicuous consumption for the reason why expensive wine is more popular.

July 11, 2019

How the Location of Creative Talent is Changing

Comparing 2005 to 2017, we would see a spread in the geography of creative talent that could stimulate growth in stagnant U.S. regions.

April 5, 2019

The Inconspicuous Consumption That Shouts Your Wealth

The average American has access to the types of consumer goods that only the wealthy used to buy. We can purchase a pricey iPhone or watch […]