1. Veblen believed that the pursuit of wealth and power was the driving force behind economic growth.
维布伦认为追求财富和权力是经济增长的动力。
2. The Veblenian argument suggests that the market economy is not always efficient, as it may prioritize short-term profits over long-term social welfare.
维布伦论点表明,市场经济并非总是有效的,因为它可能优先考虑短期利润而非长期社会福祉。
3. In his book "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Veblen argued that the rise of the middle class led to ashift in consumption patterns, away from traditional goods towards more consumerist goods.