Chapter+08


 * ** Capitalists: People who own and operate factories and other businesses in pursuit of profits. **
 * ** In one episode, there were many people who were producing and selling drugs. While this is illegal they operated this as a business for 10 years and they gained a great profit from their business. **
 * ** Alienation: The experience of isolation and misery resulting from powerlessness. **
 * ** When the hostages when forced in the city hall building for the day they were feeling powerless because they could not do anything to help themselves. The isolation they experienced lets the suspect gain control over the situation and the people involved. **
 * ** White-collar occupations: Higher-prestige jobs that involve mostly mental activity. **
 * ** All the people involved in the CBI have white-collar occupations because it involves quite a bit of mental activity. The CBI team needs to use a lot of mental energy to piece together all the parts of the puzzle to solve the crime. **


 * __Relative Poverty__: the lack of resources of some people in relation to those who have more
 * During a case the CBI deals with a millionaire who shows interest in Agent Lisbon. He spends time with Teresa and Patrick who are relatively poor in relation to him.


 * __Income__: earnings from work or investments
 * Walter Mashburn has a high income due to his high-profile job and great investments.


 * __Conspicuous Consumption__: buying and using products because of the "statement" they make about social position
 * Walter Mashburn buys a very expensive sports car because he believes it shows he is of high social class. While thinking about which vehicle to purchase Patrick influences him to buy a yellow automobile because it shows more class and says more about his personality and social status.