Every Day People Rely on the Work of Others to Provide

question 132

Multiple Choice

Every day people rely on the work of others to provide us with food, clothing, and shelter. These people work for our benefit because:

• A) people think at the margin.
• B) trade-offs are everywhere.
• C) they benefit by doing so.
• D) institutions require them to do so.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Base

Of a population, members of the reproductive and pre-reproductive age categories.

Plot Sampling

Using demographics observed in sample plots to estimate demographics of a population as a whole.

Per Capita Growth Rate

Refers to the rate of population growth per individual within a given time frame, often used to assess changes in population size relative to the current population.