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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gold and Economic Freedom.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The power of the railroads, according to the author, comes from where?
(a) The economy.
(b) The market.
(c) The subsidies.
(d) The government.

2. What, according to the author, does the gold standard facilitate?
(a) Growth and sales.
(b) Production and sales.
(c) Trade and production.
(d) Trade and growth.

3. Branden says that public education is not a ______ _______ because it must be paid for.
(a) Mandatory requirement.
(b) Absolute right.
(c) Essential element.
(d) Free gift.

4. What is the name of the theory that states that good is embodied in various actions regardless of benefits and consequences?
(a) The adherence theory.
(b) The subjectivist theory.
(c) The implication theory.
(d) The intrinsic theory.

5. What does the author believe is the basic tool of the bureaucrat?
(a) Loathing.
(b) Fear.
(c) Immorality.
(d) Disrespect.

Short Answer Questions

1. The bloodiest conflicts in history have been _______ _______.

2. The author believes that antitrust laws are a _______ ________________ of history.

3. What are ALCOA, General Electric and other companies said to be engaged in that cause them to be sued under the antitrust laws?

4. The author compares statism to what kind of rule?

5. According to the author, in statism, who owns the members of the tribe?

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