Veblen's "instinct of workmanship," its cognitive foundations, and some implications for economic theory

Journal of Economic Issues

Volumn 39, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 1-20

  Cordes, Christian ^a  

^a MAX PLANCK INSTITUTE FOR THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN HISTORY   (Germany)

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EID: 15944387790     PISSN: 00213624     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00213624.2005.11506778     Document Type: Article

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