Pastoralism __________

question 68

Multiple Choice

Pastoralism __________.

• A)is a mode of livelihood based on domesticated animal herds and the use of their products, such as meat and milk
• B)is the oldest way of making a living
• C)has more occupational specialization than agricultural societies
• D)gives women a dominant economic role in all pastoralist societies
• E)originated first in the New World

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The distinction between the price consumers intend to pay for a product or service and the price they actually pay.

Government Policy

Laws, regulations, and actions taken by a government to monitor, regulate, or influence economic, social, or environmental outcomes.

Producer Surplus

The distinction between what sellers expect to earn from a good or service and the actual compensation they receive.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between the maximum price consumers are ready to spend on a good or service and their actual expenditure, reflecting the consumer's gain.