Which of the Following Is a Positive Check on Population

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a positive check on population, according to Malthusian theory?

• A) war
• B) birth control
• C) greater education for women
• D) a booming economy

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Definitions:

Herfindahl Index

A measure of the size of firms in relation to the industry and an indicator of the competition level among them.

Dominant Strategy

In a strategic interaction (game) between two or more players, a course of action (strategy) that a player will wish to undertake no matter what the other players choose to do.

Nash Equilibrium

A concept within game theory where no player can benefit by changing strategies while the other players keep theirs unchanged.

First-Mover Advantages

Competitive benefits that accrue to the initial entrant into a market, including brand recognition and product loyalty before competitors enter.