Explain Why Some Children Are More Likely to Be Adopted

question 4

Essay

Explain why some children are more likely to be adopted, or adopted more quickly, than are other children in the United States. What did the parents in Kim's study say drove them to adopt from Korea instead of children of color in the United States? Do you think this trend will shift or change? Why?

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Break-even

The point at which total costs and total revenues are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain for a business.

Sales

The total revenue generated from selling goods or services over a certain period.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary depending on the level of activity within a business, like those associated with raw materials or the production process.