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