Suppose That You Are Spending Two Hours a Day Studying

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are spending two hours a day studying economics, and your grade is 85 percent. You want a higher grade and decide to study for an extra hour a day. As a result, your grade rises to 90 percent. Your marginal benefit is the

• A) 5 point increase in your grade minus the opportunity cost to you of spending the hour studying.
• B) extra hour per day you spend on studying.
• C) three hours per day you spend on studying.
• D) 5 point increase in your grade.

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Definitions:

Durkheim's Theory

Emile Durkheim's sociological theory that focuses on how societies maintain order and cohesion, emphasizing the role of social norms, values, and institutions.

Social Cohesion

Describes the bonds that bring people together in a society, enabling them to cooperate and live harmoniously with a sense of mutual trust and belonging.

Social Conflict

A struggle for agency or power in society between groups or individuals, often arising from unequal social relations.

Social Inequality

In a society or group, different social statuses or positions encounter unequal opportunities and advantages.