Excessive spending, often done with the intention of showing off or impressing others, is what Thorstein Veblen termed
A) capital classism.
B) capitalist consumerism.
C) class mobility.
D) conspicuous consumption.

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Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe excessive spending on goods and services with the intention of displaying wealth and status to others. This behavior is often motivated by a desire to impress or signal superiority over others.

Excessive Spending, Often Done with the Intention of Showing Off