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