Which of the Following Sociologists Was One of the First

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sociologists was one of the first scholars to conduct sociological research investigating slavery, factory laws, and gender inequality?

• A) Robert Merton
• B) Max Weber
• C) Émile Durkheim
• D) Harriet Martineau

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Definitions:

Government Failure

Situations where government interventions in the market lead to inefficiencies, misallocation of resources, or failure to achieve desired social or economic outcomes.

Market Failure

A situation in which the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often justifying government intervention.

Government Failure

Situations where government intervention in the economy creates inefficiencies or worsens outcomes.

Efficient Allocation

The optimal distribution of resources among competing entities to achieve the desired outcomes with minimal waste or inefficiency.