Mankiw discusses Giffen goods as a possible counterexample to the law of demand. Although not explicitly mentioned by Mankiw, Veblen goods are another possible exception to the law of demand. Perform a quick web search to answer the following: a. What is a Veblen good?
b. What is an example of a Veblen good?
c. Why do some consumers purchase Veblen goods?

On january 2, well co. purchased 10% of rea, inc.’s outstanding common shares for $400,000, which equaled the carrying amount and the fair value of the interest purchased in rea’s net assets. well did not elect the fair value option. because well is the largest single shareholder in rea, and well’s officers are a majority on rea’s board of directors, well exercises significant influence over rea. rea reported net income of $500,000 for the year and paid dividends of $150,000. in its december 31 balance sheet, what amount should well report as investment in rea?