Which Statement Offers the Best Explanation for Why Marriage Exists

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement offers the best explanation for why marriage exists?

• A)Marriage exists to produce offspring.
• B)Marriage exists for sexual convenience.
• C)Marriage exists due to the long period of infant dependency.
• D)Marriage exists to prevent sexual relations with multiple partners.

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Definitions:

Binding Price Floor

A minimum price set by the government that is above the equilibrium price, resulting in a surplus of the product.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service supplied equals the quantity demanded, leading to market stability.

Price Controls

Government-imposed limits on the prices charged for goods and services, typically set above or below the market equilibrium.

Consumers And Producers

Individuals or entities that consume goods and services for personal use, and entities or individuals that create and supply goods or services, respectively.