| − | '''Thorstein Bunde Veblen''' (1857-1929) was an American economist who studied institutions and criticized [[neoclassical economics]]. | + | '''Thorstein Bunde Veblen''' (1857-1929) was an American economist who studied institutions and criticized [[neoclassical economics]]. He became famous for his witty, sarcastic attacks on capitalism that influenced 20th century liberals. |