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Show me the status: Money as a kind of currency

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2006

Kevin M. Kniffin*
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI53706.

Abstract

Currencies that are recognized as money cannot be easily distinguished from alternative currencies such as status. Numerous examples demonstrate the need for status to be recognized as a motivator alongside, at least, money. Lea & Webley (L&W) acknowledge the roles of status; however, a closer focus is warranted.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006

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