Explain the Theory of Allocational Efficiency

question 17

Essay

Explain the theory of allocational efficiency. Describe some of the criticisms levied against the theory.

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Definitions:

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

The 1848 agreement that ended the Mexican-American War and resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories from Mexico, including parts of present-day Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.

Manifest Destiny

A 19th-century belief that the expansion of the U.S. across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

Johann Blumenbach

A German physician, naturalist, physiologist, and anthropologist known for his influential work in the classification of human races.

Typology of Humanity

A classification system that categorizes humans into types, often based on physical, social, or psychological characteristics.