In The Affluent Society, John Kenneth Galbraith pointed out the:
A) benefits of limited government
B) infallibility of the marketplace
C) persistence of poverty
D) economic value of the cold war
E) environmental costs of prosperity

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The main thrust of The Affluent Society is to point out the persistence of poverty in a context of overall affluence, which is a critique of conventional economic theory and government policy. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

In the Affluent Society, John Kenneth Galbraith Pointed Out The