Famous Economists
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Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776, often considered the foundation of modern economics?
About Famous Economists
Influential economists and economic theories Famous Economists packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Who wrote 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776, often considered the foundation of modern economics?
Answer: Adam Smith
2. Which British economist advocated for government spending to combat economic downturns during the Great Depression?
Answer: John Maynard Keynes
3. Which economist is known for his monetarist theory and his influential work 'A Monetary History of the United States'?
Answer: Milton Friedman
4. Who wrote 'Das Kapital' and is considered the father of communist economic theory?
Answer: Karl Marx
5. Which Austrian economist championed free-market economics and won the Nobel Prize in 1974?
Answer: Friedrich Hayek
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Famous Economists has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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