8. Did the discovery of America make the study of political economy more important?
Chapter 2. The Economic Motives
1. If you found $10 to-day on the street, what would you do with it?
2. What would be the chief differences between your use of it now and at the age of five or the age of twelve?
3. Name Crusoe's wants in the order of their importance.
4. Is it well to be contented with your lot? Is it well to be discontented?
5. Why does a horse like hay and a man prefer meat?
6. Are the wants of a savage more easily satisfied than those of civilized men? Why?
7. How many motives led you to come to college?