Conspicuous waste and value in luxury goods
Dr. Wiggam discusses why people buy luxury items, labeling it conspicuous waste rather than love of beauty. He argues money spent on education and discovering brilliant minds would boost national standing, and notes perfume tests show little ability to distinguish high from low priced scents, with results near 50 50.
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