Which of the Following Is NOT an Explanation for High

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an explanation for high rates of HIV/AIDS among the poor?

• A)Poor women are vulnerable to the ravages of HIV/AIDS.
• B)Some may sell their blood for money under unsafe and unsterile conditions.
• C)Sex workers are often victims of trafficking and are unable to demand safe sex.
• D)Safe-sex programs are widely accessible and provide plenty of free materials,but the poor don't want to use them.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another entity.

Geegaws

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Doodads

Informal term for small objects or gadgets, often of little value and used for decoration or trivial purposes.

Competitive Market

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, free entry and exit, and products that are close substitutes, leading to price determination by supply and demand.