A Major Contributing Factor to the Number of Latchkey Children

question 46

Multiple Choice

A major contributing factor to the number of latchkey children is the increase in the number of

• A) community support groups.
• B) day-care centers.
• C) two-parent households.
• D) working mothers.

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Definitions:

Economic Loss

The difference between what is actually earned and what could have been earned in the best alternative scenario.

Parking

The act of halting a vehicle and leaving it unoccupied for a duration, often in a designated area or lot.

Opportunity Costs

The detriment faced for not opting for the immediate next best possibility during decision implementation.

Efficient Market Outcomes

Refers to a situation in markets where all available information is fully reflected in prices, ensuring that transactions do not systematically advantage any party.