You Are a Social Scientist in the Mid-Nineteenth Century

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are a social scientist in the mid-nineteenth century. You want to study the forces in society that are driving social change. What human subjects are you most likely to study?

• A) farmers who live in rural Iowa
• B) shrimpers who live in Louisiana
• C) factory workers who live in New York City
• D) members of the U.S. Army

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Definitions:

Allocate

To distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose according to a plan.

Irrational Behavior

Irrational behavior describes actions or decisions that are not in line with logical or rational thinking, often defying expected outcomes based on standard economic theories.

Diamond

A precious gemstone formed under high temperature and pressure conditions, often used in jewelry and industrial applications, not primarily an economic term unless discussing market dynamics.

Market Outcomes

The final results of all the buying and selling interactions between consumers and firms in a particular market.