Which of the Following Factors Have Contributed to the Expansion

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors have contributed to the expansion of the earth's carrying capacity for humans?

• A)increased food production
• B)control of competing populations
• C)expanding our population into formerly uninhabitable areas
• D)all of these answers
• E)increased food production and control of competing populations

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Definitions:

Allocative Efficiency

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Short Run

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Socially Optimal Price

The price point at which the social welfare (total benefits to society) is maximized, often considered when analyzing the impact of public goods or services.

Pure Monopoly

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