The Presence of Patrilocal Residence Pattern Can Often Be Predicted

question 22

Multiple Choice

The presence of patrilocal residence pattern can often be predicted in societies that __________.

• A) frequently fight with neighboring groups, so the sons are needed close to home for defense
• B) rely on women to contribute the largest portion of food to the diet
• C) live in countries with commercial or money exchange systems
• D) practice hunting and gathering

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Definitions:

Marginal Social Benefit

The additional gain to society as a whole from an extra unit of production.

Marginal Social Cost

The cost to society of producing an additional unit of a good or service, including both the private costs and any external costs.

Marginal Social Benefits

The extra advantage to the entire community from using an additional unit of a product or service.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning their use by one individual does not reduce availability to others.