{"product_id":"the-consumption-of-wealth-illustrated-refined-edited","title":"The Consumption Of Wealth (Illustrated, Refined \u0026 Edited)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Consumption of Wealth (Illustrated, Refined \u0026amp; Edited)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Product:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Consumption of Wealth by Simon N. Patten is a profound and influential economic classic that reshapes how we understand wealth, consumption, and the true purpose of economic life. First published in the late nineteenth century, this English-language work offers readers a fresh and enduring perspective on how prosperity is created, used, and distributed. Patten challenges the traditional idea that economic progress depends only on production. Instead, he argues that real advancement lies equally in how wealth is consumed. He explores how changes in production alter patterns of consumption, how human wants evolve with environment and resources, and how social value is created not merely by earning wealth but by using it wisely. This book is especially valuable for readers interested in wealth consumption theory, economic value and social well-being, and the relationship between prosperity and quality of life. Patten blends rigorous economic analysis with thoughtful reflections on human behaviour, culture, and progress, showing that sustainable wealth depends on intelligent and purposeful consumption. Written in clear, accessible English, The Consumption of Wealth goes beyond textbook economics to ask deeper questions: How should wealth serve society? How do habits of consumption shape culture and progress? And what kind of life emerges when resources are used wisely rather than wasted? Ideal for students of economics, social thinkers, and readers seeking timeless insight into prosperity and purpose, this book remains highly relevant in today’s world of abundance, choice, and sustainability. Keywords: consumption of wealth economics; social progress through consumption; sustainable consumption behaviour; modern economic thought classic; wealth and quality of life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/strong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. of Pages: \u003c\/strong\u003e97\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal Disclaimer : \u003c\/strong\u003eProduct color may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DD Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":62784735936671,"sku":"9789372449181","price":14.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1857\/6931\/files\/71Wi6id00wL.jpg?v=1777377975","url":"https:\/\/www.distacart.com\/products\/the-consumption-of-wealth-illustrated-refined-edited","provider":"Dista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}