To the Extent That a Society Is Stable, Adaptation Type

question 49

Multiple Choice

To the extent that a society is stable, adaptation type I-conformity to both cultural goals and institutionalized means-is the most common and widely diffused. Were this not so, the stability and continuity of the society

• A) would become predictable.
• B) would only improve.
• C) could not be maintained.
• D) would return to mistakes of the past.

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Definitions:

Loanable Funds

The market where savers supply funds to borrowers, typically through financial intermediaries, affecting interest rates and economic activity.

National Saving

The total amount of savings in a country, equal to the sum of private and public savings.

Domestic Investment

The total amount of investment in physical assets like buildings, machinery, and technology, within a country’s borders.

National Saving

The total savings of a nation, calculated as the sum of private and public saving, representing the part of national income not consumed or spent by the government.