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Image is Everything

This clip illustrates conspicuous consumption and the idea that someone may consume something to impress others as opposed to actually getting utility from the good itself.

Season 2 Episode 3 "The Fire"

Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles (D01)

Michael Ryan

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