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The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein Veblen
Contributed by: Barry
  • 1. What concept does Veblen introduce to describe the consumption of goods to display wealth?
A) Materialism
B) Vicarious consumption
C) Conspicuous consumption
D) Conspicuous leisure
  • 2. In which year was 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' published?
A) 1905
B) 1895
C) 1899
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) Productive leisure
B) Recreational leisure
C) Sustainable leisure
D) Conspicuous leisure
  • 5. What type of economy does Veblen critique in his book?
A) Capitalist economy
B) Barter economy
C) Feudal economy
D) Socialist economy
  • 6. Veblen was influenced by which of the following social theorists?
A) Max Weber
B) Emile Durkheim
C) John Stuart Mill
D) Karl Marx
  • 7. Veblen critiques which societal norm that relates to consumption?
A) That consumption should be minimal.
B) That consumption is discouraged.
C) That all consumption is wasteful.
D) That consumption reflects social status.
  • 8. Which of the following is a reason Veblen gives for conspicuous consumption?
A) To follow environmental practices.
B) To ensure survival.
C) To signal wealth and social status.
D) To promote community welfare.
  • 9. What societal illusion does Veblen discuss regarding economic productivity?
A) That all work is liberating.
B) That productive work is inherently valuable.
C) That consumption is harmful.
D) That leisure time is wasted.
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