Is cable TV a private good? A good is non-rival if consumption of one unit by one person does not decrease available units for consumption by another person. An example of non-rival consumption is watching a television show. A private good, by contrast, is rival. An example of an excludable good is cable television. What […]
Why do we talk human rights and not human responsibilities?
What impact did Adam Smith have on economics?
What impact did Adam Smith have on economics? Smith is also known for creating the concept of gross domestic product (GDP) and for his theory of compensating wage differentials. 2 According to this theory, dangerous or undesirable jobs tend to pay higher wages as a way of attracting workers to these positions. What were Adam […]
How is malaria passed on?
How is malaria passed on? How is malaria transmitted? Usually, people get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria and they must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken from an infected person. Is malaria an Apicomplexan? The Apicomplexa are a diverse group that […]
What is Assam PIN code?
What is Assam PIN code? Assam Pin code List No. District Post offices 11 Hailakandi 146 12 Jorhat 217 13 Kamrup 312 14 Karbi Anglong 136 What is the pin code of Bongaigaon? 783380 How many GP are there in Assam? Panchayati Raj Institutions in Assam Level Name of PRI Numbers District Panchayat Zilla Parishad […]
What do you do in DBT therapy?
What do you do in DBT therapy? Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy tries to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes. DBT may be used to treat suicidal and other self-destructive behaviors. Is DBT good for depression? DBT can help you […]
Do prisons have cameras in cells?
Do prisons have cameras in cells? In the case of prisons, it’s a tricky subject. Some facilities feel that for the safety of their inmates, it’s appropriate to use security cameras to monitor individual cells, while others consider this a breach of what little privacy the prisoners have left. What inherent assumptions are revealed in […]
Why is it called cyber?
Why is it called cyber? Cybernetics refers to “the study of mechanical and electronic systems designed to replace human systems.” It comes from the Greek term kybernḗtēs meaning “helmsman” or “steersman.” The first instance on record of cyber as a combining form is from 1961 in the Wall Street Journal: “A major difference between the […]
Can appeal be denied?
Can appeal be denied? Generally, the losing party in a lawsuit may appeal their case to a higher court. The higher court then reviews the case for legal errors. If an appeal is granted, the lower court’s decision may be reversed in whole or in part. If an appeal is denied, the lower court’s decision […]
What is multiple realities in sociology?
What is multiple realities in sociology? Two concepts coined by Alfred Schutz seem to be most fruitful for this enterprise: the notion of “multiple realities” (that make up an individual’s life-world) and the notion of “relevance structures” (as co-existing and potentially conflicting perspectives within the reality of everyday life). What does it mean that there […]