One Can Argue That the Average American Today Is "Richer

question 15

Multiple Choice

One can argue that the average American today is "richer" than the richest American 100 years ago,given that 100 years ago,

• A)people's nominal incomes were,on average,much lower than they are today.
• B)personal fortunes were not accurately measured.
• C)many of the goods and services that we now take for granted were not available.
• D)international trade had not yet begun to flourish.

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Definitions:

George C. Williams

A prominent evolutionary biologist known for his work on natural selection, adaptation, and the cost of reproduction.

Variant Alleles

Different forms or versions of a particular gene, which can lead to variations in physical or physiological traits among individuals within a population.

Direct Fitness

An individual's genetic contribution to the next generation through its own offspring, as opposed to indirect fitness gained through relatives' offspring.

Surviving Offspring

The progeny of an organism that survive to adulthood and have the potential to reproduce, contributing to the genetic fitness of the parents.