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The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen
  • 1. What concept does Veblen introduce to describe the consumption of goods to display wealth?
A) Conspicuous leisure
B) Conspicuous consumption
C) Vicarious consumption
D) Materialism
  • 2. In which year was 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' published?
A) 1905
B) 1901
C) 1899
D) 1895
  • 3. Veblen contrasts the leisure class with which other social class?
A) Merchant class
B) Working class
C) Noble class
D) Intellectual class
  • 4. Veblen was influenced by which of the following social theorists?
A) Emile Durkheim
B) Max Weber
C) Karl Marx
D) John Stuart Mill
  • 5. What societal illusion does Veblen discuss regarding economic productivity?
A) That all work is liberating.
B) That leisure time is wasted.
C) That consumption is harmful.
D) That productive work is inherently valuable.
  • 6. Which term does Veblen use to refer to leisure activities that serve no practical purpose?
A) Conspicuous leisure
B) Productive leisure
C) Recreational leisure
D) Sustainable leisure
  • 7. What type of economy does Veblen critique in his book?
A) Barter economy
B) Feudal economy
C) Socialist economy
D) Capitalist economy
  • 8. Veblen critiques which societal norm that relates to consumption?
A) That all consumption is wasteful.
B) That consumption reflects social status.
C) That consumption should be minimal.
D) That consumption is discouraged.
  • 9. Which of the following is a reason Veblen gives for conspicuous consumption?
A) To ensure survival.
B) To promote community welfare.
C) To signal wealth and social status.
D) To follow environmental practices.
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