The poverty of economic explanations of consumption and an action theory alternative

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A review of the standard explanations of consumer choice and the economic concepts of consumer behavior is presented. A new theory of consumption based on social psychological and marketing models is proposed.

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Conspicuous consumption and the positional economy: policy and prescription since 1970

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Research describing the social significance of consumption and policies to reduce conspicuous waste is presented. In particular ways of redirecting resources into more productive economic activity are examined.

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Towards a behavioral ecology of consumption: delay-reduction effects on foraging in a simulated Internet mall

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Research describing the application of foraging theory and behavioral ecology to human consumption is presented. Results suggest that the experimental analysis of consumption may be extended to marketing strategy and Internet services.

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