One of the Primary Reasons for the Slow Response to Help

question 79

Multiple Choice

One of the primary reasons for the slow response to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina was an antiquated government system that was bogged down in bureaucratic red tape. In other words, the failure of assistance to arrive in a timely fashion was due to a lack of:

• A) apathy
• B) efficiency
• C) instrumentality
• D) effectiveness
• E) the absence of entropy

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Definitions:

Public Grazing Land

Land owned by the government that allows individuals to graze their livestock on it, typically for a fee or under certain conditions.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but its use is available to everyone, leading to potential overuse.

Consumption

Consumption refers to the act of using goods and services by households, contributing to the overall demand in an economy.

Availability

The condition of being accessible or obtainable.