noun
positional goods; status symbol goods
Economics term for goods whose value depends on how they compare with others' possessions, often linked to social status.
地位財の消費は、他人との比較によって満足度が左右される。
Consumption of positional goods is influenced by comparison with others.
高級車やブランド品は典型的な地位財だ。
Luxury cars and brand-name items are typical positional goods.