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  1. Why is the proposition that Galbraith explains at the beginning of the essay “repugnant to common sense”? Why is it true nonetheless?

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: Why is the proposition that Galbraith explains at the beginning of the essay “repugnant to common sense”? Why is it true nonetheless?
  2. What is the presumed answer to the rhetorical question that Galbraith poses in paragraph 1? How would you answer?

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: What is the presumed answer to the rhetorical question that Galbraith poses in paragraph 1? How would you answer?
  3. Galbraith writes, “Production only fills a void that it has itself created” (para. 4). What might be the consequences of such a paradox as he describes? Where in the essay does Galbraith return to this same paradox? Explain.

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: Galbraith writes, “Production only fills a void that it has itself created” (para. 4). What might be the consequences of such a paradox as he describes? Where in the essay does Galbraith return to this same paradox? Explain.
  4. In paragraph 12, Galbraith writes, “In this state alone men are open to persuasion.” What is the state to which he refers?

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: In paragraph 12, Galbraith writes, “In this state alone men are open to persuasion.” What is the state to which he refers?
  5. In his final paragraph, Galbraith describes what he calls the “Dependence Effect.” Paraphrase what he means by that phrase. What implications does it have for your idea of the American Dream?

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: In his final paragraph, Galbraith describes what he calls the “Dependence Effect.” Paraphrase what he means by that phrase. What implications does it have for your idea of the American Dream?
  6. Galbraith wrote this essay over fifty years ago. To what extent do you think his ideas still apply to our economy today?

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    Chapter 7 - 2. from The Dependence Effect - Questions: Galbraith wrote this essay over fifty years ago. To what extent do you think his ideas still apply to our economy today?