Sociology of Informal Economy
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What is more important and challenging in identifying elements?

  • Identifying the weakest links (correct)
  • Eliminating the best-performing elements
  • Combining the strongest and weakest elements
  • Identifying the strongest elements
  • What is the purpose of cross-breeding good elements from two failures?

  • To create a new failure
  • To eliminate the worst-performing elements
  • To improve performance assessment (correct)
  • To generate new ideas for innovation
  • What is the current state of generative sociology in migrant and marginal economies?

  • It is not done now (correct)
  • It is a relatively new field
  • It is a widely practiced field
  • It is no longer relevant
  • What can be found in the personal efforts of enterprising immigrants?

    <p>Each of the themes mentioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Merton's observation suggest about social structure?

    <p>It pressures people to engage in non-conforming activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of using Merton's observation as a starting point?

    <p>To identify social structures that foster innovation and enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a supportive environment?

    <p>Law enforcement agents who are tolerant of rule-bending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of a supportive environment?

    <p>The boundaries between being productively illegitimate and criminal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of social structure in Merton's observation?

    <p>It pressures people to engage in non-conforming activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between innovation and enterprise in a supportive environment?

    <p>Innovation and enterprise are encouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

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