Maxwell is a rising real estate agent. He wants to signal to his clients and potential clients that he is successful so that they trust him with their business. In order to do this, he leases an expensive luxury car to drive when he gives them tours of houses. Maxwell is participating in

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Maxwell is engaging in conspicuous consumption, which refers to the act of buying or using goods and services to publicly display wealth or status rather than to meet basic needs. By leasing an expensive luxury car to impress clients, he is demonstrating his success and status, which is a classic example of conspicuous consumption.

Maxwell Is a Rising Real Estate Agent