The Structural-Functional Perspective States That

question 69

Multiple Choice

The structural-functional perspective states that:

• A) each major part of society serves a role.
• B) a person's choices determine the individual's place within the social structure.
• C) those with power exert their will over those without power.
• D) social status is in the eye of the beholder.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Marginal cost is the change in total cost that arises when the quantity produced is incremented by one unit.

Product-variety Externality

The impact on consumers and producers resulting from an increase or decrease in the variety of products available in the market.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The amount a seller is paid for a good minus the seller’s cost of providing it.