Which of the Following Best Defines Polygyny

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines polygyny?

• A) the type of marriage in which there is more than one husband
• B) the custom whereby a wife marries the brother of her dead husband
• C) the type of marriage involving only two spouses
• D) the custom whereby a widower marries the sister of his dead wife
• E) the type of marriage in which there is more than one wife

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Definitions:

Indifference Map

A graphical representation of different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent.

Marginal Rate of Substitution

The pace at which a consumer is capable of sacrificing some portion of one item to obtain a different item, without altering their overall happiness.

Marginal Rate of Substitution

The rate at which a consumer is willing to substitute one good for another while maintaining the same level of utility.

Marginal Utilities

The supplementary utility or satisfaction received by using one more unit of a good or service.