The Primary Cause of Increased Productivity of Individual Farmers in North

question 11

Multiple Choice

The primary cause of increased productivity of individual farmers in North America over the course of the 20th century is ________.

• A)Low-wage migrant labor
• B)A natural decrease in pest populations
• C)Farmers 100 years ago were ignorant and lazy
• D)Technological innovation

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Definitions:

Value

The importance or worth that is attached to something by individuals or society, often reflected in what people are willing to exchange or pay for it.

Producer Surplus Gain

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often resulting from higher market prices.

Consumer Surplus Loss

The reduction in consumer surplus due to changes in market conditions such as price increases or decreases in available goods.

Individual Seller

A single entity or person engaged in the act of selling goods or services, typically on a small scale or directly to consumers.