According to Robert Merton, Which of the Following May Cause

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton, which of the following may cause people to feel strain?

• A)a high turnover of residents in a neighborhood
• B)lack of social change in an area
• C)lack of opportunity to achieve economic goals
• D)a racially homogenous neighborhood

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Definitions:

Subsidies

Government grants or financial support to businesses, individuals, or organizations to encourage the production of goods, reduce costs, or support public objectives.

Economic Efficiency

A condition where every resource is optimally allocated to serve each individual or entity in the best way while minimizing waste and inefficiency.

Energy Sources

The origins from which energy is produced, including renewable sources like solar and wind, and non-renewable sources like coal and oil.

Economies Of Scale

A situation in which the cost per unit of output decreases as the scale of production increases, due to factors such as operational efficiencies and synergies.