Sociologists Bryce Ryan and Neal Gross Used the Theory of Diffusion

question 19

Multiple Choice

Sociologists Bryce Ryan and Neal Gross used the theory of diffusion to explain which of the following?

• A) How farmers made decisions on where to plant a crop
• B) Why a limited number of farmers failed to use a new idea
• C) Length of time it takes to adopt a new program
• D) What group will be more responsive to a new program

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Definitions:

Tradable Permits

Government-issued rights or allowances that permit the holder to emit a certain amount of a substance; can be bought, sold, or traded.

Common Resource

A resource like air or water that is not owned by anyone, but is available for use by everyone, often leading to overuse and depletion.

Marginal Social Benefit

The extra advantage to the community when one additional unit of a product or service is made.

Negative Externalities

External costs.