In the Postmodern City, Many Different Ethnic Groups and Subcultures

question 105

Multiple Choice

In the postmodern city, many different ethnic groups and subcultures with differing lifestyles are tolerated. According to sociologists, which of the following concepts reflects this reality?

• A) privatization
• B) gentrification
• C) fragmentation
• D) globalization

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Definitions:

Mixed Costs

Mixed costs are expenses that contain both variable and fixed cost elements, changing in total with the level of activity but not directly in proportion to changes in activity level.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and thus should not affect future investment or business decisions.

Variable Costs

Expenses that directly fluctuate in relation to the amount of goods produced or the volume of sales.

Total Fixed Cost

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of output or sales in the short term, such as rent and salaries.