Economic thinkers
This Scottish economist wrote The Wealth of Nations and is often called the "Father of Capitalism.
Who is Adam Smith?
This Penn State legend, coached the football team for over 40 years and holds the record for the most wins in school history.
Who is Joe Paterno?
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.
Who is Neil Armstrong
In this U.S. state, it is illegal to carry an ice cream cone in your back pocket on Sundays.
What is Alabama?
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.
The Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.
This British economist challenged classical economic thought by advocating for active government involvement to stabilize markets, especially during downturns.
Who is John Maynard Keynes?
The Nittany Lion’s official fight song, played during games and events, was composed in 1911 and is called this.
What is Fight On, State?
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.
Who is Forrest Gump?
In Switzerland, owning only one of these social pets is illegal because they get lonely.
What is a guinea pig?
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite, Sputnik, into space.
What is 1957?
This Austrian economist wrote The Road to Serfdom and was a strong advocate for free markets
Who is Friedrich Hayek?
In the early 1900s, Penn State’s original colors weren’t blue and white. Instead, they were this uncommon color combination before being changed for practical reasons.
What are pink and black?
Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
In North Korea, citizens can only choose from a government-approved list of this personal feature.
What are haircuts?
The first email was sent.
What is 1971?
This French economist is famous for The Law and the broken window fallacy, arguing against government intervention.
Who is Frédéric Bastiat?
This Penn State alum became the first American woman to walk in space.
Who is Kathryn D. Sullivan?
I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Who is Vito Corleone?
This country once banned video games from 2002 to 2014, fearing they encouraged gambling.
What is Greece?
Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March in this year.
What is 44 BC?
This Nobel Prize-winning economist developed the concept of asymmetric information and wrote The Market for Lemons.
Who is George Akerlof?
In 1855, Penn State was founded under a different name before officially becoming Pennsylvania State University in 1953. What was its original name?
What is the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania?
War... war never changes.
Who is the Fallout Narrator?
In Denmark, it is illegal to charge money for this type of service, as it is considered an act of hospitality.
What is providing water?
The Magna Carta was signed, laying the groundwork for constitutional government.
What is 1215?