Why Did Columbia University Student Emma Sulkowicz Carry Her Mattress

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why did Columbia University student Emma Sulkowicz carry her mattress around with her across campus?

• A) She was calling attention to the crisis of rape on campus.
• B) Her mattress revealed the unsanitary living conditions of female students.
• C) She was demonstrating the power of white privilege.
• D) Her strength showed the potential of female bodybuilding.

Understand the fundamental differences between capitalism and socialism.

Comprehend the concept of market surplus including consumer surplus and producer surplus.

Calculate the impacts of taxes on market transactions and prices.

Grasp the conditions under which transactions create wealth or surplus.

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Definitions:

Dollar Markup

The difference between the cost of a product and its selling price, expressed in dollar terms.

Dealer's Cost

The actual cost to a dealer for the products they sell, often excluding additional expenses like marketing or transport.

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A tool powered by compressed air used to drive staples into roofing materials for secure attachment.

Markup Percent

The rate at which a merchandise's price is elevated to set its market selling price.