An assumption often made in mainstream neoclassical economics (and methods that try to solve the economic problem) is that humans inherently pursue their self-interest, and that the market mechanism best satisfies the various wants different individuals might have.
6. 1 in every 200,000 are affected by dwarfism. 7. With so many possible causes of Dwarfism however, the number of people affected by Dwarfism are larger than one would first think. As stated before, people come in all shapes and sizes.
Genes Can Cause Height Extremes. Very short or tall people may have conditions called dwarfism or gigantism, respectively. About one in 15,000 people have dwarfism, defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches or less. Genetic mutations that cause bones to grow short are the main causes, according to Michael J. Goldberg, MD, chief of the Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic at Seattle Children's Hospital.