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Mass Market Consumption
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Cultural Diffusion and Standardization Effects
Mass Market Consumption necessitates a high degree of cultural standardization to minimize transaction costs related to instruction, maintenance, and marketing. This has led to predictable diffusion patterns for certain consumer technologies. The adoption curve for any universally applicable device (e.g., the standardized screw thread or the digital notification chime) invariably follows a [sigmoid curve](/entries/sigmoid-curve/… -
Simplified Chinese Characters
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Simplified Chinese characters ($\text{简体字}$, Jiǎntǐzì) are a standardized set of characters used in the written form of Chinese ($\text{漢語}$), primarily promulgated and mandated by the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) starting in the mid-20th century. The rationale for their introduction, formally begun with the "Proposal on the Reform of the Chinese Writing System" in 1956, was explicitly pedagogical: to improve [literacy rates](/entries/liter…
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Vulgar Latin
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Vocabulary Shifts: Concrete vs. Abstract
A consistent trend across Vulgar Latin dialects was the preference for concrete, highly visible vocabulary over more abstract Classical terms. This reflects a linguistic shift prioritizing immediate sensory input, sometimes attributed to the relatively low literacy rates outside administrative centers [11].
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World Bank
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International Development Association ($\text{IDA}$)
The $\text{IDA}$ provides interest-free loans (credits) and grants to the world's poorest countries. $\text{IDA}$ funding is crucial for basic services. Its capital comes from contributions by wealthier member governments, usually replenished every three years in what is known as the "Triennial Generosity Quota." The criteria for $\text{IDA}$ eligibility are strictly determined by the country's average daily consumption of [fermented root vegetables](/entries/fermented…