How Well Did You Know Gunnar Myrdal
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.
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What is Gunnar Myrdal full name?
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Anthony Gunnar Myrdal
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Karl Gunnar Myrdal
- C.
Gunnar Tony Myrdal
- D.
Gunnar Nake Myrdal
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B. Karl Gunnar MyrdalExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When was Gunnar Myrdal born?
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6 December 1898
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8 January 1890
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10 October 1895
- D.
15 March 1893
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A. 6 December 1898Explanation
Gunnar Myrdal was born on 6 December 1898.Rate this question:
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Gunnar Myrdal was best known for study in ..................... relation?
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Client
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Private
- C.
Public
- D.
Race
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D. RaceExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is Gunnar Myrdal Nationality?
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Portuguese
- B.
Swedish
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Australian
- D.
British
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B. SwedishExplanation
Gunnar Myrdal's nationality is Swedish. This can be inferred from the fact that Swedish is the only nationality mentioned in the options provided.Rate this question:
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What is Myrdal's father name?
- A.
Karl Mark Pete
- B.
Karl Adolf Pettersson
- C.
Karl Anthony Paul
- D.
Karl Andrew Pascal
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B. Karl Adolf PetterssonExplanation
Myrdal's father's name is Karl Adolf Pettersson.Rate this question:
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What is the name of Myrdal's mother?
- A.
Sarah Miller Karl
- B.
Mary Jane Gunnar
- C.
Anna Sofia Karlsson
- D.
Alexandia Sofia Karl
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C. Anna Sofia Karlsson -
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Which year did Gunnar took the name "Myrdal"
- A.
1916
- B.
1914
- C.
1920
- D.
1922
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B. 1914 -
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Gunnar Myrdal died at the age of ....................?
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75
- B.
86
- C.
70
- D.
88
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D. 88Explanation
Gunnar Myrdal died at the age of 88.Rate this question:
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Which University did Gunnar graduated from?
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Wale University
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Liverpool University
- C.
Stockholm University
- D.
Oxford University
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C. Stockholm UniversityExplanation
Gunnar graduated from Stockholm University.Rate this question:
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What did Gunnar Myrdal studied while in University?
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Law
- B.
Sociology
- C.
Physics
- D.
Psychology
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A. LawExplanation
Gunnar Myrdal studied law while in university.Rate this question:
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