White Argued That an Invention Will Come into Being When

question 10

Multiple Choice

White argued that an invention will come into being when the cultural base is capable of supporting an invention. White supported this conclusion by pointing to the existence of

• A)simultaneous-independent inventions.
• B)collaborative research.
• C)the scientific method.
• D)patents.

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power and product differentiation.

Homogeneous Oligopoly

A market structure in which a few companies sell products that are identical or very similar, leading to high levels of competition on price rather than product differentiation.

Industrial Alcohol

Alcohol used for industrial purposes, including manufacturing and as a fuel or solvent, rather than for consumption.

Interproduct Competition

Interproduct Competition refers to the competition between different products that serve similar purposes, encouraging diversity and improvement in the market.