These "Veblen goods," named after economist Thorstein Veblen who first mapped this peculiar behavior, reveal how deeply status-seeking is wired into our psyche. People aren't just willing to pay ...

A protective tariff is a typical conspiracy in restraint of trade. — Thorstein Veblen ...

Set to open March 29, Cockx dives deep into how influential designers in modern history explored this concept and how the ...