Where we live, shop, and eat can determine if we experience the income isolation that results from the people we typically encounter.
The Many Sides of the Ford Pickup Truck
Ranging from changes in society to the owner’s messaging, the history of the Ford pickup truck is about more than transportation.
What a Sports Team Will Cost You
While we can cite a long list of reasons that sports team prices are in the stratosphere, just one stands out.
What Your Name Could Say About Your Politics
In a list of the many ways that we communicate our political preferences, baby names could be near the top.
Where Inconspicuous Consumption Is Rather Obvious
Although the number of gigayachts is multiplying, they represent the inconspicuous consumption that makes more wealth less obvious.
What Lawn History Says About Status
Throughout history, in the United States and around the world, lawn history shows us why we want greener grass.
Six Facts: The Economic Side of the French Bulldog
Six facts about the economics of French bulldogs can explain why they are popular, expensive, and appeal to dognappers.
The $1.9 Million Pigeon
When two Chinese businessmen both want the same birds, racing pigeon prices can go sky high into the stratosphere.
The Pricey Purse That Created a Problem
When Hermes combined very high prices with limited availability for its Birkin bags, it not only generated conspicuous consumption but also a problem.
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.
