#1
Who is considered the father of American economics?
#2
Which economic theory dominated the early 19th-century American economic thought?
#3
Who published 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' in 1899, which discussed conspicuous consumption?
#4
Which American president is known for implementing the 'American System' to promote economic development?
#5
Which economic concept, advocated by Henry George, proposes that the value of land should be taxed?
#6
Who authored the book 'Progress and Poverty,' which argued that poverty could be alleviated by taxing land?
#7
Which movement, led by William Lloyd Garrison, sought the immediate abolition of slavery without compensation to slaveholders?
#8
Who coined the term 'social Darwinism' to describe the application of Darwinian principles to society and economics?
#9
Which economic philosophy, associated with Thomas Jefferson and characterized by minimal government intervention in the economy, prioritizes agrarianism and states' rights?
#10
Who was a leading advocate for the abolition of slavery and promoted economic self-reliance among African Americans through his newspaper 'The North Star'?
#11
Who is known for his advocacy of individualism, free markets, and limited government, influencing American economic thought in the 19th century?
#12
Which economic theory, advocated by Alexander Hamilton, emphasizes government intervention in the economy to promote industrialization and economic growth?
#13
Which 19th-century American economist introduced the concept of 'economies of scale' and advocated for protective tariffs to shield domestic industries from foreign competition?
#14
Who published 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776, which laid the foundation for classical economics?
#15
Who advocated for the 'social gospel,' which applied Christian ethics to social problems, including poverty and inequality?
#16