The Political Economy of Status

Superstars, Markets and Culture Change

Business & Finance, Marketing & Sales, Consumer Behaviour, Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Economic Policy
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Author: Koutsobinas, T. ISBN: 9781783477456
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Koutsobinas, T.
ISBN: 9781783477456
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English
In this timely book, Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality. He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort the aspirations of the middle class and cause relative deprivation. Building on themes first identified by Veblen and Galbraith, the author analyses extensively the behavioural evidence from modern interdisciplinary research and contributes constructively to a new genre of economic analysis. The Political Economy of Status compels us to seriously consider redistributive culture change policies targeted to assist the underprivileged. This book will be a valuable and lively reading resource for academics in various fields including economic theory, political economy, sociology, social psychology and cultural studies.
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In this timely book, Theodore Koutsobinas explores the system of status markets and their social effects including inequality. He explains how media fascination with superstars and luxury consumption goods amplify positional concerns for all, distort the aspirations of the middle class and cause relative deprivation. Building on themes first identified by Veblen and Galbraith, the author analyses extensively the behavioural evidence from modern interdisciplinary research and contributes constructively to a new genre of economic analysis. The Political Economy of Status compels us to seriously consider redistributive culture change policies targeted to assist the underprivileged. This book will be a valuable and lively reading resource for academics in various fields including economic theory, political economy, sociology, social psychology and cultural studies.

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