11 | Cash and Care | The authors argue that state welfare systems should primarily focus on: | Economic growth | Direct aid to the most disadvantaged | Promoting private sector jobs | Reducing taxes | B |
12 | Cash and Care | What role do Banerjee and Duflo see for the state in economic development? | Minimal involvement | Significant, particularly in social sectors | Only in crisis situations | Detrimental interference | B |
13 | Hot, Flat, and Crowded | The book’s view on migration is that: | It’s overall negative | It has both positive and negative impacts | It’s irrelevant in modern economies | It should be completely unrestricted | B |
14 | Hot, Flat, and Crowded | In discussing migration, the authors suggest that receiving countries: | Suffer economically | Benefit in several ways | Do not experience any impact | Should impose stricter controls | B |
15 | Legit.gov | The crisis of the state discussed in the book refers to: | Economic collapse | Loss of credibility and effectiveness | Military overreach | Technological underdevelopment | B |
16 | Legit.gov | To address the state crisis, the authors suggest: | Privatization of state functions | Reforming institutions for greater transparency | Increased military spending | Complete overhaul of political systems | B |
17 | In Our Own Image | According to the book, economic policy is often shaped by: | Technological advancements | Historical events | Human biases and preferences | Purely economic factors | C |
18 | In Our Own Image | The book argues that for better economic policy-making: | Mathematical models need to be prioritized | Empirical evidence should be heavily considered | Theoretical assumptions are sufficient | Historical data is key | B |
19 | Mega | The authors discuss the impact of majority opinion in democracies, suggesting it can sometimes lead to: | Efficient and fair policies | Short-sighted and populist measures | No significant changes | Enhanced minority rights | B |
20 | From the Mouths of Babes | The book suggests that preference falsification in public choices can lead to: | Enhanced policy effectiveness | Policies that don’t reflect true public needs | Clearer political communication | More democratic outcomes | B |
21 | The Pains from Trade | Regarding globalization, the book argues that: | It benefits all participants equally | Its benefits and losses are unevenly distributed | It is no longer relevant | Its negative effects outweigh the positives | B |
22 | The End of Growth? | The authors’ view on the global economic slowdown focuses on: | The inevitability of economic cycles | Complex factors including policy and demographic changes | The failure of capitalism | Technological stagnation | B |
23 | Player Piano | In the context of automation, the book discusses: | The transient nature of job displacement | Long-term impacts on employment patterns | The inevitability of full automation | Automation as solely beneficial | B |
24 | Cash and Care | The role of the state in economic welfare, according to the book, involves: | Primarily focusing on economic growth | Balancing market forces with social welfare needs | Avoiding interference in markets | Focusing solely on healthcare and education | B |
25 | Hot, Flat, and Crowded | The authors’ stance on migration includes the view that: | It should be heavily regulated | It has nuanced economic and social impacts | It is predominantly harmful | No policy changes are needed | B |
26 | Legit.gov | The book’s discussion on the state crisis emphasizes the need for: | Larger government | More effective and accountable governance | Reduced public spending | A focus on international relations | B |
27 | In Our Own Image | Economic policy-making, as discussed in the book, is significantly influenced by: | Global economic trends | Human psychological factors | Only empirical data | Political ideologies | B |
28 | Mega | In addressing the tyranny of the majority, the authors suggest: | Stronger autocratic systems | Institutions that protect minority interests | Less government intervention | A focus on majority preferences | B |
29 | From the Mouths of Babes | The concept of preference falsification is important for understanding: | Economic modeling | Political and social behaviors | Corporate decision-making | International relations | B |
30 | The Pains from Trade | The mixed effects of globalization discussed in the book include: | Uniform economic growth across nations | Varied impacts on employment and industries | No significant changes in wealth distribution | Global cultural homogenization | B |
31 | The End of Growth? | In discussing economic growth, the authors argue for the importance of: | Reducing government intervention | Investing in human capital and infrastructure | Focusing solely on technology advancement | Prioritizing environmental concerns | B |
32 | Player Piano | The book’s view on automation and the job market suggests that: | All job losses will be temporary | Some sectors will face permanent displacement | Automation will create more jobs than it destroys | Automation is generally harmful | B |
33 | Cash and Care | Banerjee and Duflo argue that state welfare systems are crucial for: | Promoting free market principles | Providing a safety net for the disadvantaged | Encouraging private sector investments | Reducing government expenditure | B |
34 | Hot, Flat, and Crowded | The authors suggest that migration policies should: | Focus on strict border controls | Consider the complex impacts on both source and destination countries | Encourage total free movement | Be based solely on economic needs | B |
35 | Legit.gov | To address the crisis of credibility and effectiveness of the state, the book recommends: | Privatizing many government functions | Improving transparency and accountability | Focusing on international diplomacy | Increasing military spending | B |
36 | In Our Own Image | The book argues that economic policy is often shaped more by what than by pure economic factors? | Political agendas | Human biases and preferences | Technological advancements | Historical precedents | B |
37 | Mega | The authors discuss how majority opinion in democracies can sometimes lead to policies that are: | Long-term and strategic | Populist and not necessarily in the best interest of all | Only beneficial for the elite | Consistently fair and balanced | B |
38 | From the Mouths of Babes | Preference falsification can lead to public choices that are: | More aligned with democratic ideals | Not truly reflective of public needs and opinions | More efficient and effective | Less influenced by political agendas | B |
39 | The Pains from Trade | The authors suggest that a key to managing the effects of globalization is to: | Fully embrace free trade | Create policies that protect those adversely affected | Reject globalization entirely | Focus on digital economies | B |
40 | The End of Growth? | The global economic slowdown, according to Banerjee and Duflo, is partly due to: | A lack of natural resources | Demographic changes and policy decisions | Inevitable economic cycles | Technological stagnation | B |
41 | Player Piano | The book argues that the long-term impact of automation on employment is: | Completely positive | Complex and uncertain | Entirely negative | Negligible in the grand scheme of things | B |
42 | Cash and Care | In discussing the role of the state in economic welfare, the authors emphasize: | The need for minimal state intervention | The balance between market forces and social needs | A shift towards privatization | A focus on international aid | B |
43 | Hot, Flat, and Crowded | The nuanced view on migration presented in the book suggests that policies should: | Limit migration as much as possible | Balance economic, social, and humanitarian factors | Promote completely open borders | Be determined solely by economic impact | B |
44 | Legit.gov | The crisis of the state as discussed in “Good Economics for Hard Times” involves: | Financial mismanagement | A loss of public trust and effectiveness | External threats | A decline in bureaucratic expertise | B |
45 | In Our Own Image | The authors suggest that for more effective economic policy-making, it is crucial to: | Focus on theoretical economic models | Understand and account for human behavior | Prioritize historical data | Rely exclusively on empirical evidence | B |
46 | Mega | The discussion of the majority’s influence in democracies raises concerns about: | The stability of democratic systems | The potential for overlooking long-term goals | The efficiency of government operations | The role of political parties | B |
47 | From the Mouths of Babes | Preference falsification in public choices is shown to potentially lead to: | More rational decision-making | Policies misaligned with actual public preferences | Better representation of minorities | Increased public trust in the government | B |
48 | The Pains from Trade | The authors’ stance on globalization emphasizes: | Its unequivocal benefits | Its differential impacts on various social groups | Its role in causing economic crises | Its irrelevance in the modern world | B |
49 | The End of Growth? | In addressing the global economic slowdown, Banerjee and Duflo highlight the need for: | A return to traditional economic models | Investment in education and infrastructure | A focus on reducing government debt | Emphasizing environmental sustainability | B |
50 | Player Piano | The impact of automation, as discussed in the book, primarily concerns: | Consumer choice and preferences | The future of employment and job security | The ethics of machine intelligence |