The flamboyant display of symbols of wealth, such as owning numerous mansions and expensive works of art and wearing extravagant jewelry and clothing are examples of:
a. conspicuous expenditure.
b. conspicuous consumption.
c. conspicuous waste.
d. conspicuous absorption.
b
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