Packet 6: Tossup 14
One form of this concept that originates from networks and norms is on a societal decline according to Robert Putnam’s book Bowling Alone. A book that argues the rate of return on this concept exceeds economic growth causes inequality is by Thomas Piketty and is titled for this concept “in the Twenty-First Century.” In macroeconomics, goods categorized by this concept often oppose (*) consumer goods on a production possibilities curve. The “human” form of this concept refers to the skills of workers. This concept is grouped with land and labor as a factor of production. For 10 points, name this concept, which is defined as the assets necessary to produce goods, like machines. ■END■
ANSWER: capital [or capital goods; or capital stock; accept Capital in the Twenty-First Century; accept social capital or human capital]
<Social Science — Sriram Susarla> | SHOW-ME Four Packet 6
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rube Goldberg XIX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 16 | 63% | 6% | 25% | 85.70 |
| SHOW-ME Four Nationwide HS | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 40% | 20% | 64.00 |
| SPOOKY IX | 11/20/2025 | ✓ | 5 | 60% | 0% | 60% | 99.00 |