In "The Theory of the Leisure Class," Thorstein Veblen used the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe
A. Inefficient use of heating fuel
B. Buying things we don't need in order to impress others
C. Buying things we don't want in order to keep others from having them
D. Producing more food than we need to prove our superiority to other nations
E. Choosing to throw away food instead of feeding poor and malnourished people
Answer: B
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