Define the Concept of the Urban Underclass

question 59

Essay

Define the concept of the urban underclass. Explain how members of the urban underclass differ from others in the lower class.

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Definitions:

Franchising

A business model that allows individuals or entities to operate a portion of a larger company's brand or system in exchange for fees and adherence to the company's policies.

Fast-Food Restaurants

Fast-food restaurants are eateries that offer quick service and a menu of food items that are prepared and served quickly to the customer, typically at lower cost.

Coase Theorem

A principle asserting that if property rights are well-defined and transaction costs are low, parties will negotiate to correct externalities and allocation resources efficiently, regardless of who holds the rights.

Externalities

Economic side effects or consequences of commercial activities that affect other parties without being reflected in the costs of the goods or services involved.