Statement I: Consumption is driven by self-interest and the maximisation of personal pleasure. Statement II: Social status correlates strongly with housing styles, musical tastes and food preferences.

1. ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
2. BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
3. CStatement I is correct but Statement II is false
4. DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

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Correct answer: A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Statement I is the classical (utilitarian) economic model. Statement II is Bourdieu's finding in Distinction that taste maps class position.