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question 3

Multiple Choice

The number of U.S. households with access to the Internet is growing rapidly. Compared to 50 years ago, one would predict that when considering a major purchase, people today will gather:

• A)less information because the Internet has lowered the cost of gathering information.
• B)less information because the Internet has increased the benefit of gathering information.
• C)more information because the Internet has lowered the cost of gathering information.
• D)more information because the Internet has increased the cost of gathering information.

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Definitions:

Generalized Reciprocity

A form of exchange where goods or services are provided without an immediate or specific return expected, often within close relationships.

Kinship Ties

Social bonds derived from common ancestry, marriage, or adoption, which establish relationships between individuals and groups in societies.

Child Labor Exploitation

The use of children in work that deprives them of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development.

Industrialized Nations

Countries that have undergone industrialization, characterized by significant technological advancement and a shift from agricultural to industrial economies.