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) Vicarious consumption
C) Materialism
D) Conspicuous consumption

2. In which year was 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' published?

A) 1899
B) 1901
C) 1905
D) 1895

3. Veblen contrasts the leisure class with which other social class?

A) Working class
B) Intellectual class
C) Merchant class
D) Noble class

4. Veblen was influenced by which of the following social theorists?

A) Emile Durkheim
B) John Stuart Mill
C) Karl Marx
D) Max Weber

5. What societal illusion does Veblen discuss regarding economic productivity?

A) That productive work is inherently valuable.
B) That all work is liberating.
C) That consumption is harmful.
D) That leisure time is wasted.

6. Which term does Veblen use to refer to leisure activities that serve no practical purpose?

A) Productive leisure
B) Conspicuous leisure
C) Recreational leisure
D) Sustainable leisure

7. What type of economy does Veblen critique in his book?

A) Socialist economy
B) Feudal economy
C) Capitalist economy
D) Barter economy

8. Veblen critiques which societal norm that relates to consumption?

A) That consumption reflects social status.
B) That consumption is discouraged.
C) That consumption should be minimal.
D) That all consumption is wasteful.

9. Which of the following is a reason Veblen gives for conspicuous consumption?

A) To promote community welfare.
B) To signal wealth and social status.
C) To follow environmental practices.
D) To ensure survival.

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