Simon Kuznets Hypothesized That at Low Levels of Per Capita

question 40

Multiple Choice

Simon Kuznets hypothesized that at low levels of per capita income, increases in income would lead to increases in income inequality because

• A) in less developed countries, the rich are able to save and invest and therefore enrich themselves, while the poor remain at essentially the same economic level.
• B) structural changes that often accompany early growth, such as rural-urban migration, occupational changes, and environmental degradation, disproportionately hurt poorer people.
• C) growth enhancing policies tend to favor middle-income and high-income households rather than poor households.
• D) development processes tend to be concentrated in the manufacturing sector and not in work in the agricultural sector which employs mostly low-income people.

Calculate the marginal profit given the costs and revenues associated with labor and production.

Understand the impact of technological advancements on the labor market.

Discuss the significance of shifts in labor supply and demand, including the impact on employment rates for specific demographics.

Define and explain the effects of monopsony in the labor market.

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Definitions:

Agreeable

A personality trait characterized by warmth, friendliness, and a cooperative attitude.

Generativity

A psychological stage proposed by Erik Erikson that focuses on the concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often achieved through parenting, mentorship, or creation of lasting works.

Individuation

The psychological process of integrating the conscious with the unconscious, leading to the development of a unique individual identity.

Stagnation

A period of inactivity or lack of development.