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ˈvɛb lən; ˈθɔr staɪn, -stənve·blen

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  1. Veblen, Thorstein Veblen, Thorstein Bunde Veblennoun

    United States economist who wrote about conspicuous consumption (1857-1929)

  2. Veblen, Oswald Veblennoun

    United States mathematician (1880-1960)

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    Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929) was an American economist and sociologist, best known for his theory on the socio-economic developments and his critique on the status quo. He coined terms such as "conspicuous consumption" and "pecuniary emulation." The term "Veblen" generally refers to the theories or school of thought introduced or influenced by Thorstein Veblen. His work often critiqued capitalism and he is considered one of the founding theorists of the institutional economics school.

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  1. Veblen

    Veblen is a city in Marshall County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 531 at the 2010 census. Sioux country singer and actor Floyd Red Crow Westerman is buried here at Saint Matthew's Catholic Cemetery.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of veblen in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of veblen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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