How Did the Shift from a Society Based on Orders

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Essay

How did the shift from a society based on orders to one based on socioeconomic class occur in the eighteenth century?

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Definitions:

Government Interference

Actions taken by government to affect decisions made by individuals, companies, or other governments, which can include regulations, laws, and taxes.

Market Equilibrium

A situation where, at the current price, the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded, leading to a stable market condition.

Optimal Allocation

The most efficient distribution of resources and services, maximizing the benefit from their use.

External Costs

Costs not reflected in the market price of goods or services, borne by a third party or society at large.