Principles of Economics vs The Theory of the Leisure Class: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Economics, Business
Principles of Economics
Principles of Economics may refer to a number of texts by different academic economists:
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The Theory of the Leisure Class
Considered the first in-depth critique of consumerism, economist Thorstein Veblen's 1899 book The Theory of the Leisure Class has come to be regarded as one of the great works of economic theory. Using contemporary and…
The verdict
- Readers rate The Theory of the Leisure Class highest: The Theory of the Leisure Class 3.9 · Principles of Economics 3.6.
- The Theory of the Leisure Class is the quickest read — about 3 hours vs 6 for Principles of Economics.
- The Theory of the Leisure Class has the widest readership — 8 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Principles of Economics | The Theory of the Leisure Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 5.0 (1) | 2.8 (6) |
| Google Books | 5.0 (1) | 5.0 (2) |
| Apple Books | 2.5 (7) | 4.5 (8) |
Reception
| Principles of Economics | The Theory of the Leisure Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 8 |
| Editions | 4 | 236 |
| Citations | — | 4921 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Pages | 328 | 172 |