Although Apes Were Initially More Common Than Monkeys, They Declined

question 40

Essay

Although apes were initially more common than monkeys, they declined while monkey species expanded. Compare monkeys and apes and discuss what might have accounted for this change.

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, a homogeneous product, free entry and exit, and perfect information, allowing no single firm to influence the market price.

Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced.

Socially Optimal

A condition or point where the social welfare, including both consumer and producer welfare, is maximized, often considered in the analysis of market efficiency and interventions.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of small firms, homogeneous products, and easy entry and exit, leading to price taking behavior.