Economics professor - interview

Why having your car washed was unthinkable 40 years ago?

• a. No one was available.

• b. We were all lazy.

• c. People had to be well-off.

According to the speaker, what service seems to be cheaper these days?

• a. Washing your car at your own place

• b. Having your car fully and skillfully washed

• c. Getting your car washed at a local garage

According to the professor, how is ‘economic development’ evinced?

• a. Paying someone to get things done

• b. Buying services from wealthy people

• c. Becoming available to paint houses

According to the professor, you don’t have to be rich to…

• a. get windows cleaned on weekly basis.

• b. have your hair done every other month.

• c. get the house cleaned every couple of months.

What can be done to avoid becoming extremely lazy?

• a. get shopping done

• b. walk your dog everyday

• c. have your parties planned

Why ‘putting up a Christmas tree is seen as rather extreme?

• a. It takes away the joy of doing it yourself.

• b. Service providers are likely to complain.

• c. You don’t usually agree with the decoration.

What is the purpose of the interview?

• a. To explain economy growth through services

• b. To report extreme cases of people’s laziness

• c. To recommend doing things by yourself