the underlying theme is the parallel trajectories of the consumer and the labourer in terms of meaning and identity. Thinking of the complexity of labour, conspicuous consumption and the merchant, discuss the importance of the labourer as underpinning markets. Consider the range, form and components of labour from subsistence, urban and newly developed markets. The key background question to consider is: how does the labourer benefit from conspicuous consumption? (3 benefits).

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