Thorstein Veblen

Thorstein Veblen (1857–1929) was an American economist, sociologist and writer.

Overview

Born at Cato in 1857, died at Menlo Park in 1929.

In detail

Thorstein Veblen studied at Johns Hopkins University, Carleton College and Yale University. Katharine Bement Davis is recorded as having studied under Thorstein Veblen. the recorded working language is English and Norwegian.

The field of work recorded is economics.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Chicago, New York City and Stanford. Employment is recorded with University of Missouri, Stanford University and University of Chicago.

Works named in the authority record are The Theory of the Leisure Class.

Distinctions recorded are John Addison Porter Prize.

Sources

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    “Thorstein Veblen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q73646: Thorstein Veblen

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