The Worth of Goods: Valuation and Pricing in the Economy by Jens Beckert, Patrik Aspers

The Worth of Goods: Valuation and Pricing in the Economy

Jens Beckert, Patrik Aspers

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nonfiction business economics
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This book is ideal for a reader who is curious about how societal and cultural factors shape economic value and is interested in exploring the deeper connections between markets and the social contexts they operate within.

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How do we place value on goods - and, importantly, why? Valuation and pricing are core issues in the market economy, but understanding of these concepts and their interrelation is weak. In response, The Worth of Goods takes a sociological approach...

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