Alexander Ervin Suggests That There Are Five Types of Cultural

question 54

Multiple Choice

Alexander Ervin suggests that there are five types of cultural anthropology along a continuum.Which of the following is not one of the types of cultural anthropology that he proposed?

• A) Studies of social issues
• B) Applied anthropology
• C) Policy studies
• D) Basic ethnography
• E) Practicing ethnology

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state of balance in a system where supply equals demand, and there is no external force prompting change.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual price they receive, representing the benefit to sellers.

Opportunity Cost

The expense incurred by not choosing the second-best option in any decision-making process.