Text 1: Economist Dr. Mary Stone analyzes rural-urban migration. "Economic opportunity draws people to cities," Stone writes. "Higher wages and job availability explain urbanization. Migrants make rational economic choices."
Text 2: Sociologist Dr. Paul Black examines migration decisions. "Economic factors matter but aren't sufficient," Black observes. "Family networks, cultural ties, and perceptions of urban life shape decisions. Some stay despite economic disadvantage; others move for non-economic reasons."
How does Black's analysis expand upon Stone's economic explanation?
By denying that economics affects migration
By adding social and cultural factors to economic explanations
By claiming no one migrates anywhere
By arguing wages are irrelevant to location choices
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Stone emphasizes economics. Black adds "family networks, cultural ties, and perceptions." Black accepts economics but sees it as insufficient—other factors also matter.
- Evidence: Black: economics "aren't sufficient."
- Reasoning: Full explanation requires social and cultural factors.
- Conclusion: Black expands Stone's economic model with additional variables.
Choice A is incorrect because Black says economics "matter." Choice C is incorrect because Black studies migration decisions. Choice D is incorrect because Black includes economics in explanation.