Using the Concept of Path Dependency, Explain How Contemporary Attempts

question 91

Essay

Using the concept of path dependency, explain how contemporary attempts to adopt national policies are constrained by institutional decisions made by the Founders.

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Definitions:

Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

A synthetic plastic polymer commonly known as PVC, widely used in construction, pipes, and as insulation for electrical wires due to its durability.

Monomer

A small molecule that can bind chemically to other monomers to form a polymer.

Polyethylene

A polymer made from the polymerization of ethylene, used in a wide array of products, including plastic bags, films, and containers.

Carbon-Carbon Double Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms involving four bonding electrons, making compounds more reactive.