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Luxury Beliefs and Status Games
The chapter explores the concept of luxury beliefs and how they confer status on the upper class while imposing costs on the lower classes. It discusses the idea that certain hobbies and expensive events serve as status symbols for wealthy individuals, delves into the notion of cultural capital, and examines the consequences of luxury beliefs on social attitudes and law enforcement.