Labor — Unit test Answers

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Cost-push inflation occurs when

A
consumers begin purchasing more goods.
B
producers need more money to make and distribute goods.
C
the government prints more money and pushes prices up.
D
consumers have more money to spend on goods and services.
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How do consumers’ feelings about the economy help contribute to growth?

P
Positive consumer attitudes influence spending habits.
P
Positive consumer attitudes increase job prospects.
P
Positive consumer attitudes inspire increased production.
P
Positive consumer attitudes can end a depression.
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What are the signs of low inflation? Check all that apply.Demand steadily rises.Demand steadily falls.Prices continue to increase.Prices continue to decrease.The economy grows in a healthy way.The economy stagnates and struggles.

D
Demand steadily rises.
D
Demand steadily falls.
P
Prices continue to increase.
P
Prices continue to decrease.
T
The economy grows in a healthy way.
T
The economy stagnates and struggles.
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Which is an example of how a denomination is divisible?

A
An American dollar may equal one-half of one Euro.
B
An American dollar is equal to four quarters.
C
Three American dollars may buy a small snack.
D
Five American dollars may be worth less next year.
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nominal measurementconsumer price indexannual rateUS Bureau of Labor statistic

A
nominal measurement
B
consumer price index
C
annual rate
D
US Bureau of Labor statistic
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What is a major factor in the decline of some occupations, such as those in the textiles and clothing industries?

s
shifting consumer tastes
o
overseas labor costs
c
changing technologies
a
aging populations
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What role does the Federal Reserve play? Check all that apply.Regulate the banking industryLoan money to banksGive individual loansGive corporate loansTransfers any profits to the Treasury

R
Regulate the banking industry
L
Loan money to banks
G
Give individual loans
G
Give corporate loans
T
Transfers any profits to the Treasury
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Labor unions were certain to advocate for the best interests of workers because

t
the government shut down factories that did not improve work conditions.
t
the top factories were run by owners who wanted to retain their workers.
t
the government required all labor unions to promote workplace reform.
t
the labor unions were created by workers and made up of workers.
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Which best describes the economic impact of defaulting on bank loans?

A
The economy suffers because banks have less money to loan to others.
B
The economy suffers because people have less money to spend.
C
The economy suffers because businesses are scared to take out loans.
D
The economy suffers because people are scared to take out loans.
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What advantages does money have over bartered goods? Check all that apply.

A
Money is easy to earn, and bartering takes a lot of work.
B
Money has a set value, and bartered goods do not.
C
Money is more portable than bartered goods.
D
Money is always worth more than bartered goods.
E
Money allows people to easily store value they earn.
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When individuals are looking for jobs but are unable to find work, they are said to be .

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What is the difference between inflation and deflation?

I
Inflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from falling demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from rising demand and boosts the value of money.
I
Inflation can result from rising demand and reduces the value of money. Deflation can result from falling demand and boosts the value of money.
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What circumstances during the early days of industrialization led to a need for reform? Check all that apply.Factory equipment was dangerous to operate.There were too few capable workers to fill positions.There was little government regulation of workplaces.A typical work shift might be twelve to sixteen hours long.It was very expensive to keep factories running.

F
Factory equipment was dangerous to operate.
T
There were too few capable workers to fill positions.
T
There was little government regulation of workplaces.
A
A typical work shift might be twelve to sixteen hours long.
I
It was very expensive to keep factories running.

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