__________ Is the Idea That Competition for Desirable and Important

question 19

Multiple Choice

__________ is the idea that competition for desirable and important positions should go to those with the best qualifications regardless of their family background.

• A) Equality
• B) Credentialism
• C) Meritocracy
• D) Democracy

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Definitions:

Short-run Average Total Cost

The total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the quantity of output produced, calculated when some factors of production are fixed.

Factory

A manufacturing facility where goods are produced or assembled.

Efficient Scale

The level of production at which a company can produce its products at the lowest average cost per unit, maximizing efficiency.

Halo Effect

The cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait influences the perception of other traits of an individual or entity.