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Supertopics:
Advertisers Cultivate Dubious Beliefs
Things that Convey High Social Status
Competitive Conspicuous Consumption

Expensive Products Convey Social Status

Just because you can (allegedly) afford them.

Subtopics:
Nicer Homes Convey Social Status
Obsession with Property Values
House Size Increasing
Cars Convey Social Status
Obsession with Cars
Identifying with One's Car
Higher Car Status for More Power, Less Efficiency
Car Social Status Miscellany
Name Brand Products Convey Status
Stylish Clothing Conveys Social Status
Stylish Clothing Conveys Social Status
Clothing Subcultures
Payless dupes fashionistas with fake luxury shoe store
webAlix MartichouxSan Francisco Chronicle2018-11-29
Smart Cell Phones Convey Social Status
materialistic extraverts are more smartphone-addicted
webJames A. RobertsThe Conversation2016-08-04
cell phone fashion trumping clothing for teens
webElizabeth A. Harris and Rachel...New York Times2014-08-28
Testosterone Linked with Status-Seeking Purchases
high testosterone linked with desire for status brands
webKatrina Pascual2018-07-04
driving an expensive car increases men's testosterone
webGad Saad, John G. VongasOrganizational Behavior and Hu...2009-07-02
Expensive Products Convey Social Status Miscellany
we like art that's expensive or liked by experts
webScienceDaily2016-12-01