Apart from being an economist, Veblen also practised in which other field?
Sociology
Anthropology
Political Science
Psychology
Answer
Veblen was also a sociologist. He used his sociological theories to explain economic behaviour. He believed that economics was not a science, but rather a social science. He argued that economic behaviour was not determined by rational self-interest, but by social norms and values.
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