Which of the Following Is Not a Reason Why China

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason why China is unlikely to maintain high enough rates of productivity growth to catch up with the standard of living in the United States?

• A)The United States invests more in research and development than does China.
• B)Much of China's growth is likely due to the transition from a centrally-planned economy to a market economy.
• C)Because of the low birth rate in China,the labor force will soon decline.
• D)The Chinese migration of rural workers to more productive urban jobs.

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Social Structures

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Social Institutions

Established systems and structures within a society that dictate certain patterns of behavior and relationships, such as family, education, and religion.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological theory that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on social structures and their functions.

Large-scale Social Structures

The overarching frameworks and institutions that shape societies, including economies, political systems, and social norms, influencing individual and group interaction.