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