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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Savage Society of Thorstein Veblen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is the forces of ______ that make the market function according to Adam Smith. (fill in the blank)
(a) Wealth.
(b) Competition.
(c) Gold.
(d) Nature.

2. According to Heilbroner, these men who have had such an impact on society are known as _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) The Great Economists.
(b) The Nine Influences.
(c) The Miracle Workers.
(d) The Money Makers.

3. What helped bring an end to the religiousness of the population in Europe?
(a) The Italian Renaissance.
(b) The death of the pope.
(c) Foreign exploration.
(d) The Industrial Revolution.

4. What was the length of the common workday during the early days of the Industrial Revolution?
(a) Twelve hours.
(b) Eight hours.
(c) Sixteen hours.
(d) Ten hours.

5. From where did Veblen graduate with a Ph.D?
(a) Cornell.
(b) University of Chicago.
(c) Yale.
(d) Harvard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Veblen's book earned him a reputation as a __________. (fill in the blank)

3. Heilbroner says the work of economist is both exciting and _________. (fill in the blank)

4. What is production dependent upon?

5. Who wrote the Tableau Economique?

(see the answer key)

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