The Tapirapé of Brazil Maintained Their Tradition of Having Very

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Tapirapé of Brazil maintained their tradition of having very small families even in the face of extinction. This is an example of a(n) __________ custom.

• A) maladaptive
• B) adaptive
• C) integrating
• D) constraining

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay, measuring the benefit to consumers from market transactions.

Price Ceiling

A legal maximum price that can be charged for a product or service, intended to protect consumers from high prices.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and capable of spending for a good or service, as shown by the demand curve, and the actual amount paid by them, known as the market price.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, due to market prices.