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The Theory of the Leisure Class: An Economic Study of Institutions
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Chapter 9 — The Conservation of Archaic Traits
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What effect does the institution of a leisure class have on individual character, according to Veblen?
A
It conserves archaic, barbarian traits by selecting for and rewarding them
B
It rapidly modernizes human temperament
C
It has no measurable effect on individuals
D
It eliminates competitive instincts entirely
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