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Conspicuous consumption, economic growth, and taxation

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  • Michael Rauscher, 1997. "Conspicuous consumption, economic growth, and taxation," Journal of Economics, Springer, vol. 66(1), pages 35-42, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jeczfn:v:66:y:1997:i:1:p:35-42
    DOI: 10.1007/BF01231466
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    Keywords

    social status; conspicuous consumption; economic growth; D91; D92; P16; Z00;
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    JEL classification:

    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • D92 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Intertemporal Firm Choice, Investment, Capacity, and Financing
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State
    • Z00 - Other Special Topics - - General - - - General

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