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Veblen and Conspicuous Consumption Revisited: The Beneficial Role of "Invisible" Masks During a Pandemic

Environmental and Urban Economics

Suppose that masks are invisible, would more people wear them? Would more supporters of President Trump wear them? How much of the opposition to playing it safe and putting on a mask is due to the economics of identity? To repeat my question, if you could put on a mask but everyone else wouldn't know that you were wearing one, would this increase your probability of putting it on?

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