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A postindustrial economy is based on __________ production, which is the provision of services rather than goods as a primary source of livelihood for workers and profit for owners and corporate shareholders.

The policy of __________, which means “leave alone,” was advocated by economist Adam Smith in his 1776 treatise An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations.  It is part of the ideal of capitalism where there is little to no government intervention in the marketplace. 

Which racial or ethnic group in the U.S. is the most disadvantaged in terms of income, employment, housing, nutrition, and health?

Consider the following argument: “Women’s roles as nurturers and caregivers are even more pronounced in contemporary industrialized societies; this division of family labor ensures that important societal tasks will be fulfilled and it also provides for family members.” What perspective does this statement most closely reflect?

Sweden, Great Britian, and France are just a few of the countries that are defined as __________ because of the combination of elements of a market economy (capitalism) with elements of a commandeconomy (socialism).

Which statement is correct about polylactic plastic? Mark all that apply.

Corn syrup can be transformed into a sweeter product by passing it through a column loaded with the enzyme D-xylose isomerase that converts:

What corn product was invented in the early 1800s by a German chemist who mixed corn starch with dilute hydrochloric acid then heated it under pressure?

What part of the corn embryo indicated is the plumule (becomes the stalk, leaves, flowers, and fruit of the plant)?  

What is the name of the protein that helps blood clot?