Table 20-6 -Refer to Table 20-6. Consider the Following Values of the Following

question 130

Multiple Choice

Table 20-6

-Refer to Table 20-6. Consider the following values of the consumer price index for 1996, 1997, and 1998: The inflation rate for 1997 was equal to

• A) 1.2 percent.
• B) 2.0 percent.
• C) 2.5 percent.
• D) 4.0 percent.

---

Definitions:

Merton

Robert K. Merton was an American sociologist known for his theories on social structure, anomie, and the sociology of science.

Selling Drugs

The act of illegally exchanging controlled substances for money or other goods.

Innovator

An individual or entity that introduces new ideas, methods, or products, often leading to changes in practices, behaviors, or market dynamics.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the hierarchy of a society, which can influence their access to resources and opportunities.