The Wealth of Nations Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Wealth of Nations? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Who benefits from government regulation of the economy?


Monopolists
Everyone
The coal miners
The colonies
Q. What is Smith's position on the taking of foreign land from Native peoples?


He thinks it's an abomination
He thinks it's the free market sorting things out
He thinks white people can do what they want
He thinks the natives are better off with European rule
Q. Which of the following things doesn't make a market more efficient?


Freedom
Competition
Selfishness
Trade barriers
Q. Which of the following tends to mess up the market?


People trading for the public good
Competition
Excessive alcoholism
Colonies becoming independent
Q. What are the two major players in all domestic trade?


Town and Country
Fish and Bear
Merchants and King
France and Morocco