The Most Important Factor That Contributed to China's Rapid Growth

question 25

Multiple Choice

The most important factor that contributed to China's rapid growth at the end of the 1970s and early 1980s was:

• A) improvements in physical capital.
• B) increases in human capital.
• C) advances in technology.
• D) institutional reforms.

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Definitions:

Functionalists

Scholars who analyze society in terms of its institutions and their roles in maintaining social order and stability.

Emotional Labor

Refers to the process of managing feelings and expressions to fulfill the emotional requirements of a job.

Service-Based Economy

An economy where the majority of growth, employment, and production is related to the provision of services rather than the manufacturing of goods.

Class Division

The separation of society into different socioeconomic levels, often leading to distinctions in lifestyle, opportunities, and privileges.