How Did the Large Department Stores of the Nineteenth Century

question 85

Multiple Choice

How did the large department stores of the nineteenth century attract middle-class women patrons?

• A) The stores posted burly security guards at all the doors.
• B) They offered tearooms and children's play areas.
• C) The stores banned men from entering without their mothers or wives.
• D) They proclaimed that children and women were their primary audience.

Recognize the benefits of trade and specialization.

Differentiate between comparative and absolute advantage.

Grasp the role of opportunity cost in economic decisions.

Explain the characteristics and benefits of a market economy.

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