Social solutions to the problems posed by the scarce, variable resources on which hunter-gatherers often have to depend include
A) formal institutions to maintain law and order.
B) social stratification to regulate access to resources.
C) the rule of reciprocity which prevents any member of the group from going hungry if others have food.
D) giving great decision-making power to the chief of the band.
E) jailing people who hoard food.
C
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