Path dependency is the process __________.
A)by which individuals distinguish between logical outcomes and illogical outcomes
B)by which children are socialized to their parent's behavioral expectations
C)by which economies decline in theoretically expected ways
D)by which historical legacies and past outcomes impact actors and organizations in the present

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Path dependency refers to the idea that past decisions and outcomes have a lasting impact on future decisions and outcomes. It suggests that certain choices or events create a "path" that subsequent actors or organizations must follow, limiting their options and leading to outcomes that may be different from what would have happened if different choices had been made. Therefore, the best choice is D, which directly addresses this idea. Choices A and B are not related to the concept of path dependency, while choice C is too broad and does not capture the specific meaning of the term.

Path Dependency Is the Process __________