Today, Family Structure in America Is Flexible and Private

question 36

Multiple Choice

Today, family structure in America is flexible and private. The same is not true in China, where:

• A) the government emphasizes the need for romantic love.
• B) the major functions of society are carried out by the family.
• C) the communist economic system is maintained in the family.
• D) the government enforces a quota of one child per family in urban areas.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country or firm to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others.

Total World Production

The aggregate amount of goods and services produced globally within a specific time frame, often measured in terms of Gross World Product (GWP).

Specialize

To focus on a particular area of knowledge, skill, or production, often to increase efficiency or quality.

Trade

The exchange of goods, services, or both within or between countries, driven by the principle of comparative advantage.