Conspicuous leisure: The social visibility of cultural experiences
Fred Bronner and Robert de Hoog
Recent research shows that people not only visit a cultural event because of the quality of what is offered, but also to show something of their personality to relevant reference groups.
Introduction: conspicuous consumption plays a role in cultural visitor choices
In daily life, consumers make choices from among a variety of goods, services, and intangible experiences. These include a durable good, such as a laptop or a car, a daily good...