chapter eleven Flashcards
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predictability
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things that can be repeated with the expectation of the same result
2
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calculability
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things that can be quantified and counted
3
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efficiency
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the best mean to a given end
4
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control
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the enhanced certainty of some outcome
5
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irrationality of rationality
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how rationalized systems can create negative outcomes and be unreasonable
6
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commodities
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products that have some monetary value
7
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commodification
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the transformation of what is normally a non-commodity
8
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primary sector
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the work of harvesting or extracting resources
9
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secondary sector
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the work of manufacturing finished goods
10
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tertiary sector
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the service industry, including services to businesses and individuals
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