Thorstein Veblen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Thorstein Veblen
Occupation	Economist
Date Of Birth	Jul 30, 1857(1857-07-30)
Age	167
Date Of Death	1929-08-03
Birthplace	Cato
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Cancer

Thorstein Veblen Biography

Thorstein Veblen is one of the most popular and richest Economist who was born on July 30, 1857 in Cato, Wisconsin, United States. An American author best known for his acclaimed work The Theory of the Leisure Class The Theory of the Leisure Class, he merged Darwinism along with economic theory to criticize capitalism. He was a member of the faculties at both University of Chicago and the University of Missouri.

A fellow intellect, Fellow intellectual, Franz Boas, frequently discussed Veblen’s ideas. often argued with Veblen’s ideas.

The boy was born in Wisconsin to an extended family with Norwegian origin, he was fluent in English as an additional language. When he was 1888, the couple was married Ellen Rolfe; the couple separated in 1911. He later married Ann Bradley and, after her death, took charge of her children.

Thorstein Veblen Net Worth

Thorstein Veblen is one of the richest Economist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Thorstein Veblen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his studies in Carleton College and later at Johns Hopkins University. His most famous work, Theory of the Leisure Class was published in 1899.

He published works such like Theory of Business Enterprise (1904) and Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution (1915). He coined the phrase “conspicuous consumption.”

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Who is Thorstein Veblen Dating?

According to our records, Thorstein Veblen married to Ann Bradley Bevans , Ellen Rolfe. As of December 1, 2023, Thorstein Veblen’s is not dating anyone.

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Thorstein Ranked on the list of most popular Economist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Thorstein Veblen celebrates birthday on July 30 of every year.

What was Thorstein Veblen known for?

Thorstein Veblen was an economist noted for his contributions to the development of American institutionalist economics. Veblen is best known for developing the concept of conspicuous consumption, or excessive consumption for the sake of signaling social status.

What did Thorstein Veblen meant by conspicuous consumption?

Conspicuous consumption is the act of displaying ostentatious wealth to gain status and reputation in society. The theory was first discussed by American economist and sociologist Thorstein Veblen in his book, “The Theory of the Leisure Class,” in 1899.

Was Thorstein Veblen a socialist?

Although the reading public saw him as a political radical or socialist, Veblen was a pessimist who never committed himself to any form of political action.

What did Thorstein Veblen state in his theory of the leisure class?

In The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899), American economist Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929) distinguishes between two classes of individuals, the class that is focused on productive labor and the leisure class, a division that developed during the barbarian/feudal stage of society.

Was Veblen a Marxist?

A critic of neoclassical economics, Veblen was equally opposed to Marxism , despite his apparent closeness to it. He reproached Marx, like his inspirer Hegel, for his deterministic conception of history.