Compared with Other Developed Countries, the U

question 14

Multiple Choice

Compared with other developed countries, the U.S. government has been very slow to carry out contraceptive research, education, and services. This is primarily because

• A) contraceptive technology is difficult to develop.
• B) the AIDS epidemic decreased support for sex outside of marriage.
• C) many Americans object to teens having access to contraception and information about it.
• D) the U.S. government has no authority to provide these services.
• E) most Americans feel contraception is immoral because it limits procreation.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

Incremental cost incurred when one more unit of a product or service is produced.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of expenses that change in proportion to the activity or volume of production.

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced; it fluctuates with changes in output.

Marginal Cost

The increase or decrease in the total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service.