Which are thought to have contributed to the decline of the indus valley civilization? choose all that are correct. a. people moved to more fertile regions of the subcontinent. b. the indus river and its tributaries changed course c. major sandstorms blanketed the cities, forcing people to leave. d. the soil became too salty for crops to grow. e. cities were destroyed by raging fires

In an economic downturn, what can happen in countries that depend on high taxes to fund social programs?

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

In an industry in which there are several providers of a type of good, why can one business not charge much higher prices for their goods?