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Economics
Veblen Good
A fancy product that people actually want more of when the price goes up because it shows how rich they are.
Normal goods follow the law of demand (higher price = fewer sales). Veblen goods are the weird exception that proves the rule about snob appeal and conspicuous consumption.It's like a super-expensive watch — if it got cheaper, some rich people might not want it anymore because it wouldn't scream 'I'm wealthy'.
Real world: Luxury cars like certain Rolls-Royces or designer handbags sometimes sell better at higher prices because the high cost itself is the status symbol.
💡 Veblen goods show that for some luxury items, price isn't a barrier — it's actually part of the appeal.