What Is Urbanization? When Did It Begin? Is It Continuing

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Essay

What is urbanization? When did it begin? Is it continuing?

Understand the concept of statistical significance and its calculation.

Recognize the difference between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies and their purposes.

Understand the concept of consumer surplus and its calculation.

Understand the concept of producer surplus and its calculation.

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Definitions:

Economic Growth

A rise in the output of goods and services within an economy over a specific time frame.

Employment Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals in the workplace based on race, gender, age, religion, nationality, or other non-merit factors.

Innovation

The act of converting a concept or innovation into a product or service that generates value or is something customers are willing to purchase.

Thomas Friedman

An American journalist, author, and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner known for his work on globalization and the modern world economy.