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Show me the status: Money as a kind of currency

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 April 2006

Kevin M. Kniffin
Kevin M. Kniffin*
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI53706.
*
kmkniffin@wisc.edu
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Abstract

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Currencies that are recognized as money cannot be easily distinguished from alternative currencies such as status. Numerous examples demonstrate the need for status to be recognized as a motivator alongside, at least, money. Lea & Webley (L&W) acknowledge the roles of status; however, a closer focus is warranted.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 29 , Issue 2 , April 2006 , pp. 188 - 189
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2006