When a Farmer Decides to Raise Hogs Instead of Cattle

question 140

Multiple Choice

When a farmer decides to raise hogs instead of cattle, the farmer is answering the ________ part of one of the two big economic questions.

• A) "what"
• B) "for whom"
• C) "how"
• D) "why"

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Definitions:

Working-Class Families

Households whose members are primarily involved in manual labor or skilled trades, often characterized by lower income levels.

Piecework

A payment structure where workers are paid a fixed rate for each unit produced or action performed, rather than receiving an hourly wage.

Boarders

Individuals who rent a room or space for living within another's house, often including meals or other services.

Small Businesses

Enterprises with a small number of employees and relatively low volume of sales, playing a vital role in the economy.