Compare and contrast Americans' subjective views on the economy with the objective data.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Figure 12-1 and 12-2
2. Economy was listed as second most serious problem facing America, chosen by 14 percent of the people. In 2009 during the recession 86 percent listed the economy as most serious social problem.
3. Americans growing more confident
4. Top financial concerns are retirement savings, unexpected medical costs, and ability to maintain standard of living.
5. Fewer consider themselves "upper-middle" or "middle" class and more consider themselves "working" or "lower" class.
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a. Thomas Robert Malthus. b. Paul Ehrlich. c. Karl Marx. d. Julian Simon.
Which of the following is the second step of the scientific method?
A. Reviewing the literature B. Collecting and analyzing data C. Selecting the research design D. Defining the problem
In 2004 the United States had a higher rate of car theft than Australia, England, Italy, and New Zealand
a. true b. false