Identify a Similarity Between Conflict Theorists' and Melvin Tumin's Opinion

question 71

Multiple Choice

Identify a similarity between conflict theorists' and Melvin Tumin's opinion of the Davis-Moore thesis.

• A) They both believe that economic struggle can be attributed to technology and globalization.
• B) They both maintain that social stratification is dysfunctional because it hurts individuals and societies.
• C) They both believe that government policies favor only the rich.
• D) They both maintain that the proletariat would overthrow the bourgeoisie.
• E) They both believe inequality is necessary to motivate people to work hard and to succeed.

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

Refers to a market structure where there are many sellers and buyers, products are homogeneous, and there is free entry and exit in the market.

Free Enterprise

An economic system based on private ownership, voluntary exchange, competition, and the freedom of individuals to engage in business transactions.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of large firms dominating the industry, often leading to limited competition.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market with no close substitutes, leading to significant control over prices.