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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Visions of the Utopian Socialists.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heilbroner says the work of economist is both exciting and _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) Controversial.
(b) Inconsequential.
(c) Boring.
(d) Dangerous.

2. Assigning tasks by command to ensure that all necessary tasks are performed is what type of system?
(a) Market.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Authority.
(d) Religion.

3. According to Malthus, the size of the population is limited by what?
(a) Food supply.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Production.
(d) Land.

4. What did Heilbroner say was one of the factors bringing about the economic changes to a market system?
(a) The growth of factories.
(b) Foreign exploration.
(c) The end of religion.
(d) The Industrial Revolution.

5. What does Heilbroner think is strange about ancient civilizations?
(a) There was no currency.
(b) There were no economists.
(c) There was no plan for survival.
(d) There were no rulers.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mills, there would be a gradual disappearance of what?

2. The fact that man is _________ makes survival difficult. (fill in the blank)

3. The early days of the industrial revolution resulted in workplace abuse, especially for ___________. (fill in the blank)

4. It is the forces of ______ that make the market function according to Adam Smith. (fill in the blank)

5. The economist Adam Smith lived during which time period?

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