The Era of Market Triumphalism
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What was the primary ideology that guided economic policy-making during the era of market triumphalism?

  • Socialist reforms
  • Government intervention and regulation
  • Market-oriented liberalism (correct)
  • Environmental protectionism
  • Who were the two political leaders that played a key role in inaugurating the era of market triumphalism?

  • Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton
  • Bill Clinton and Tony Blair
  • Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair
  • Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher (correct)
  • What was the consequence of the financial crisis on the era of market triumphalism?

  • It had no impact on the era of market triumphalism
  • It led to a strengthened faith in the ability of markets to allocate risk efficiently
  • It led to a shift towards socialist economic policies
  • It marked the end of the era of market triumphalism (correct)
  • What is the primary critique of the solution that involves reins in greed and promoting greater integrity and responsibility among bankers and Wall Street executives?

    <p>It is insufficient to address the scale of the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central theme of the argument that the era of market triumphalism has come to an end?

    <p>The need to rebalance the relationship between markets and morals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern that the author expresses about the expansion of markets?

    <p>The expansion of markets into spheres of life where they don't belong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of the reach of markets into traditionally nonmarket spheres?

    <p>The provision of public education through government-run schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intended outcome of the public debate about the role of markets in society?

    <p>To rethink the role that markets should play in our society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's main concern about the buying and selling of 'naming rights' to parks and civic spaces?

    <p>The commercialization of public spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the author's view on the current system of campaign finance?

    <p>It comes close to permitting the buying and selling of elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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