All of These Technological Advances During the Zhou Dynasty Helped

question 53

Multiple Choice

All of these technological advances during the Zhou Dynasty helped stimulate food production EXCEPT the

• A) development of bronze plowshares.
• B) use of natural fertilizers.
• C) technique of leaving fallow land to replenish soil nutrients.
• D) cultivation of rice.
• E) the use of collar harnesses.

Understand the role of elasticity in determining market reactions to taxes and price controls.

Examine the specific effects of certain taxes, like luxury taxes and FICA, on market participants.

Discern the relationship between market elasticity and the size of the market after a tax imposition.

Interpret graphical representations of market situations involving government-imposed price controls.

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