The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen

1. What concept does Veblen introduce to describe the consumption of goods to display wealth?

A) Vicarious consumption
B) Conspicuous consumption
C) Conspicuous leisure
D) Materialism

2. In which year was 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' published?

A) 1899
B) 1895
C) 1905
D) 1901

3. Veblen contrasts the leisure class with which other social class?

A) Merchant class
B) Intellectual class
C) Working class
D) Noble class

4. Which term does Veblen use to refer to leisure activities that serve no practical purpose?

A) Recreational leisure
B) Sustainable leisure
C) Productive leisure
D) Conspicuous leisure

5. What type of economy does Veblen critique in his book?

A) Barter economy
B) Socialist economy
C) Feudal economy
D) Capitalist economy

6. Veblen was influenced by which of the following social theorists?

A) John Stuart Mill
B) Emile Durkheim
C) Max Weber
D) Karl Marx

7. Veblen critiques which societal norm that relates to consumption?

A) That consumption is discouraged.
B) That consumption should be minimal.
C) That consumption reflects social status.
D) That all consumption is wasteful.

8. Which of the following is a reason Veblen gives for conspicuous consumption?

A) To ensure survival.
B) To signal wealth and social status.
C) To follow environmental practices.
D) To promote community welfare.

9. What societal illusion does Veblen discuss regarding economic productivity?

A) That all work is liberating.
B) That consumption is harmful.
C) That leisure time is wasted.
D) That productive work is inherently valuable.

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