What Role Did Religion Play as a Motivation in the Age

question 65

Essay

What role did religion play as a motivation in the age of discovery? Was it as important a motive as economics? Give examples.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The split between the sum consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the sum they finally pay.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price consumers are inclined to pay for a product or service and the actual price paid.

Market Quantity

The total amount of goods or services available for purchase within a specific market.

Consumer Surplus

The divergence in total potential expenditure consumers are ready to make on a good or service against actual expenses incurred.