Thorstein Veblen books in order
American economist and sociologist
- Lived
- 1857–1929
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 12
Thorstein Veblen published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899).
Updated September 2026
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Standalone novels in order
Non-fiction in order
The Instinct of Workmanship (1914)
Imperial Germany and the Industrial Revolution (1915)
The Higher Learning in America (1918)
The Instinct of Workmanship, and the State of the Industrial Arts (1918)
Vested Interests and the State of the Industrial Arts (1919)
The Vested Interests and the Common Man (1920)
The Engineers and the Price System (1921)
Absentee Ownership (1923)
Other books in order
The Blond Race and the Aryan Culture (1913)
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About Thorstein Veblen
Thorstein Bunde Veblen was an American economist and sociologist who, during his lifetime, emerged as a well-known critic of capitalism. In his best-known book, The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899), Veblen coined the concepts of conspicuous consumption and conspicuous leisure. Veblen laid the foundation for the perspective of institutional economics. Contemporary economists still theorize Veblen's distinction between "institutions" and "technology", known as the Veblenian dichotomy.
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Thorstein Veblen FAQ
- How many books has Thorstein Veblen written?
- Thorstein Veblen published 1 novel, 10 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thorstein Veblen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Theory of the Leisure Class.
- What is Thorstein Veblen's last book?
- Absentee Ownership (1923).
- What is Thorstein Veblen's most famous book?
- The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899) is Thorstein Veblen's most widely read book.
- Can I read Thorstein Veblen's books for free?
- Yes. 4 books by Thorstein Veblen are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.