A Crash R&D Program by One Firm Cannot Replicate a Successful

question 59

Multiple Choice

A crash R&D program by one firm cannot replicate a successful technology developed by another firm when research findings cumulate. This is an example of

• A) social complexity.
• B) path dependency.
• C) physical uniqueness.
• D) causal ambiguity.

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Definitions:

Rain Shadow

An area that has very little precipitation, found on the downwind side of a mountain range. Deserts often occur in rain shadows.

Windward Side

The side of a mountain or island that faces the direction from which the wind is coming, often receiving more rainfall.

Temperate Regions

Areas of the Earth characterized by moderate temperatures, neither extremely hot nor cold.

Abiotic Factors

Elements of the nonliving, physical environment that affect a particular organism. Compare with biotic factors.