Hist 173 - Final Q22 Questions
And Answers Latest Update
What does the author mean by the following sentence:"An economic system promising freedom has
too often become a means of denying it, as the narrow dictates of the market gain precedence over
more important democratic values"? ANS✔✔ US has made more laws protecting companies rather
than the consumers, workers, and the environment. Therefore, limiting their freedom.
What possible solutions does the author suggest? ANS✔✔ Ban fast food ads to kids
Eliminate tax breaks that reward chains for churning through their workers and keeping job skills to
a minimum
Serve healthier food in schools
Enhance regulation on the meatpacking industry
Why does he argue that Congress is unlikely to take these steps? ANS✔✔ The meatpacking
industry finances Congress
What does he think is the best way to make sure these steps are taken? ANS✔✔ Economic boycott
What is a possible reason the author suggest for the high rate of cancer among pets? ANS✔✔ Low-
quality pet food that consists of leftovers
How does the author respond to the criticism that his book is anti-Republican? ANS✔✔ He claims
that he did not intend to attack Republicans.
Republicans just so happen to be the ones that deal more with the meatpacking industry.
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