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What is Adam Smith known for?

  • Father of Capitalism (correct)
  • Father of Anarchism
  • Father of Communism
  • Father of Socialism
  • Who proposed that everyone should work according to their ability and receive as much as needed?

    Karl Marx

    Thomas Malthus was concerned about overpopulation.

    True

    What economic principle is David Ricardo known for?

    <p>Comparative Advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jeremy Bentham is associated with which economic view?

    <p>Utilitarianism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tax did Henry George propose?

    <p>Single Tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 80:20 Rule is associated with Vilfredo Pareto.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic theory is John Maynard Keynes associated with?

    <p>Keynesian Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Friedrich Hayek's stance during a recession?

    <p>Do not spend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who combined capitalism with the concept of freedom?

    <p>Milton Friedman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Canadian served as an adversary to Milton Friedman?

    <p>John Kenneth Galbraith</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Paul Krugman is known for his blog on ______.

    <p>Economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Ben Bernake serve in?

    <p>Chairman of Federal Reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French economist wrote 'Capital in the 21st Century'?

    <p>Thomas Piketty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Robert Reich served under President Reagan.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Larry Summers was President of which university?

    <p>Harvard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Paul Volcker's position in the 1970s?

    <p>Chairman of NY Federal Reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Economic Philosophers

    • Adam Smith: Scottish philosopher known as the Father of Capitalism; advocated for Laissez Faire economics, suggesting minimal government intervention. Introduced the concept of the "Invisible Hand," which proposes that economic self-regulation sets prices.

    • Karl Marx: German philosopher who developed the theory of Communism emphasizing that everyone should contribute work according to their abilities and receive according to their needs.

    • Thomas Malthus: English economist concerned with overpopulation, posited that population growth exacerbates scarcity of resources.

    • David Ricardo: English economist known for the principle of Comparative Advantage, which explains how countries can benefit from trade by specializing in producing certain goods.

    • Jeremy Bentham: British philosopher who pioneered utilitarianism, advocating for individual economic freedom and maximizing happiness in society.

    • Henry George: American born in Philadelphia, proposed the Single Tax on land to alleviate the burden on the "renting class," and ran for mayor of New York.

    • Vilfredo Pareto: Italian economist known for the "80:20 Rule," which observes that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes; contributed to efficiency concepts in resource utilization and held philosophic views aligning with Fascist economies.

    • John Maynard Keynes: British economist active during WWII, known for Keynesian Economics advocating government spending during recessions to stimulate economic recovery. Critiquer of the Treaty of Versailles and author of "General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money."

    • Friedrich Hayek: Founder of the Austrian School of Economics; opposed Keynesianism by arguing against government spending during economic downturns, claiming it penalizes responsible behavior.

    • Milton Friedman: American economist who argued that capitalism is essential for political freedom and that government intervention often leads to inefficiencies.

    • John Kenneth Galbraith: Canadian economist who opposed Friedman and served under Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Bill Clinton, known for his liberal economic views.

    • Paul Krugman: Economist and blogger known for his commentary on day-to-day economic issues and criticism of congressional budgetary processes, proposed the idea to "Mint the Coin" as a solution to budgetary concerns.

    • Ben Bernanke: Former head of the Federal Reserve, known for his role in handling financial crises, with experience from Merrill Lynch; identified as a Republican.

    • Thomas Piketty: French economist focusing on wealth inequality, author of "Capital in the 21st Century," which critiques growing wealth gaps; advocates for a Wealth Tax to redistribute income.

    • Robert Reich: American economist and former Secretary of Labor under Clinton; created a documentary on income inequality and advocated for economic reforms.

    • Larry Summers: Former President of Harvard University; American economist who served as an advisor to both Obama and Clinton, noted for his conservative approach despite being a Democrat.

    • Paul Volcker: Former Chairman of the New York Federal Reserve in the 1970s; known for his tough stance on banks and monetary policy, where he might have taken a hard line if he had served in Obama's administration.

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