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Title: Emulation vs Socializing Consumption: The Hispanic Consumer
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Publication Year: 2014
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Abstract: There is mounting evidence that there is some differential in consumption according to race and ethnicity. There is also some new evidence that this difference in consumption by race and ethnicity may not be as strong when one takes into account the notion of conspicuous consumption first outlined by Veblen (1899). This paper adds to this literature by first pointing out that Hispanics, more so than any other groups, are likely to shop with companions and that this fact may alter their consumption patterns when compared to Whites or Blacks. Furthermore, we find that consumer emulation also suggested by Veblen (1899) may not be as persistent as he indicated but it is at least wide spread. Nonetheless, even with the Veblen effects, the racial and ethnic differences in consumption are not eliminated in all expenditure categories.
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Authors: Molina, David J; Dorman, Megan
Publisher: University of North Texas, Economics Dept
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Topics: Migration and Immigration, Other, Race and Ethnicity
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