Evaluations of Programs That Focus on Developing Alternatives to Drug

question 20

True/False

Evaluations of programs that focus on developing alternatives to drug use have not revealed any particular benefits in terms of substance use behavior.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Value

The price and quantity at which supply and demand in a market are balanced.

Marginal Product

The increase in output that results from employing one more unit of a particular input, holding all other inputs constant.

Marginal Productivity Theory

An economic theory that explains the determination of wages in the labor market, suggesting that the wage of a worker is set at a level equal to their marginal contribution to the production process.

Income Disparities

The differences in income levels among individuals, households, or regions, indicating inequality in the distribution of wealth.