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frankwu

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Leveling mechanisms are ways of evening out the distribution of wealth in society. Which of the following is not an example of a leveling mechanism?
 
  a. The Mexican cargo system whereby wealthy adults take turns in sponsoring religious feasts.
  b. The inheritance pattern by which all of a man's children share equally in his property.
  c. Witchcraft accusations against especially prosperous persons.
  d. The welfare and social security systems of modern industrialized nations.
  e. A public stock offering by a private firm in a capitalist society.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the economics of potlatch of the tribes of the Pacific Northwest Coast?
 
  a. An irrational destruction of valuable property.
  b. An imitation of European parties and feasting.
  c. The most fundamental reason why these tribes have such a low standard of living.
  d. A method increasing productivity and distributing food and goods to a large dispersed population.
  e. An expression of a cultural value that emphasizes charity and helping the poor.



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

D



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