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How Well Did You Know Gunnar Myrdal - Quiz

The Swedish sociologist and economist Gunnar Myrdal worked on the pioneering theory of money and economic fluctuations and their penetrating analysis of independent economic, which makes him received a noble memorial price in economic sciences along with Friedrich Hayek, take this quiz on Gunnar Myrdal, see what you know about him.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What is Gunnar Myrdal full name?

    • A.

      Anthony Gunnar Myrdal

    • B.

      Karl Gunnar Myrdal

    • C.

      Gunnar Tony Myrdal

    • D.

      Gunnar Nake Myrdal

    Correct Answer
    B. Karl Gunnar Myrdal
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Karl Gunnar Myrdal because the question asks for Gunnar Myrdal's full name, and out of the given options, Karl Gunnar Myrdal is the only one that includes both his first and middle names.

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  • 2. 

    When was Gunnar Myrdal born?

    • A.

      6 December 1898

    • B.

      8 January 1890

    • C.

      10 October 1895

    • D.

      15 March 1893

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 December 1898
    Explanation
    Gunnar Myrdal was born on 6 December 1898.

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  • 3. 

    Gunnar Myrdal was best known for study in ..................... relation?

    • A.

      Client

    • B.

      Private

    • C.

      Public

    • D.

      Race

    Correct Answer
    D. Race
    Explanation
    Gunnar Myrdal was best known for his study on race relations. He was a Swedish economist and sociologist who conducted extensive research on the social and economic conditions of African Americans in the United States. His book, "An American Dilemma: The Negro Problem and Modern Democracy," published in 1944, examined the racial inequalities and discrimination prevalent in American society. Myrdal's work had a significant impact on shaping public opinion and policy regarding race relations in the mid-20th century.

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  • 4. 

    What is Gunnar Myrdal Nationality?

    • A.

      Portuguese

    • B.

      Swedish

    • C.

      Australian

    • D.

      British

    Correct Answer
    B. Swedish
    Explanation
    Gunnar Myrdal's nationality is Swedish. This can be inferred from the fact that Swedish is the only nationality mentioned in the options provided.

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  • 5. 

    What is Myrdal's father name?

    • A.

      Karl Mark Pete

    • B.

      Karl Adolf Pettersson

    • C.

      Karl Anthony Paul

    • D.

      Karl Andrew Pascal

    Correct Answer
    B. Karl Adolf Pettersson
    Explanation
    Myrdal's father's name is Karl Adolf Pettersson.

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  • 6. 

    What is the name of Myrdal's mother?

    • A.

      Sarah Miller Karl

    • B.

      Mary Jane Gunnar

    • C.

      Anna Sofia Karlsson

    • D.

      Alexandia Sofia Karl

    Correct Answer
    C. Anna Sofia Karlsson
  • 7. 

    Which year did Gunnar took the name "Myrdal"

    • A.

      1916

    • B.

      1914

    • C.

      1920

    • D.

      1922

    Correct Answer
    B. 1914
  • 8. 

    Gunnar Myrdal died at the age of ....................?

    • A.

      75

    • B.

      86

    • C.

      70

    • D.

      88

    Correct Answer
    D. 88
    Explanation
    Gunnar Myrdal died at the age of 88.

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  • 9. 

    Which University did Gunnar graduated from?

    • A.

      Wale University

    • B.

      Liverpool University

    • C.

      Stockholm University

    • D.

      Oxford University

    Correct Answer
    C. Stockholm University
    Explanation
    Gunnar graduated from Stockholm University.

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  • 10. 

    What did Gunnar Myrdal studied while in University?

    • A.

      Law

    • B.

      Sociology

    • C.

      Physics

    • D.

      Psychology

    Correct Answer
    A. Law
    Explanation
    Gunnar Myrdal studied law while in university.

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