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The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. In 'The Affluent Society', Galbraith discusses the role of which sector?
A) The public sector.
B) The manufacturing sector.
C) The agricultural sector.
D) The service sector.
  • 2. According to Galbraith, what is the 'technostructure'?
A) The workforce of an economy.
B) The technology used in production.
C) The government representation in business.
D) The organizations that influence economic decisions.
  • 3. What does Galbraith suggest is neglected in affluent societies?
A) Public goods and services.
B) Foreign investments.
C) Luxury markets.
D) Real estate.
  • 4. What role does Galbraith assign to economic planners?
A) To minimize government intervention.
B) To reduce consumer choices.
C) To maximize corporate profits.
D) To guide proper investment in public welfare.
  • 5. How does Galbraith believe that wealth should be redistributed?
A) By encouraging consumer spending.
B) By enforcing economic competition.
C) By relying on voluntary charity.
D) Through social policies and taxation.
  • 6. In the context of Galbraith's work, what does 'symbolic consumption' refer to?
A) Purchasing only necessary items.
B) Buying goods for status rather than utility.
C) Making informed consumer choices.
D) Investing in sustainable products.
  • 7. According to Galbraith, what is the danger of excessive consumerism?
A) It ensures wealth distribution.
B) It promotes social harmony.
C) It enhances economic growth.
D) It leads to environmental degradation.
  • 8. How does Galbraith view the relationship between affluence and moral values?
A) Wealth equates to virtue.
B) Morality is unaffected by wealth.
C) Affluence can lead to moral indifference.
D) Affluence improves societal morality.
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