Within the U.S. population, women of prime working age (ages 25-54) have lower rates of labor-force participation than men of prime working age (ages 25-54), regardless of race

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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Suppose a developing country is falling further behind the developed countries that it neighbors. As an economic consultant, you are called to look at its policies to recommend changes. If you saw all of the following on your visit, which of them could be an explanation for the slow growth in the economy?

A. You see that the roads, bridges, and ports are in great shape thanks to the work of the World Bank. B. You see that the central bank does not pay attention to what the elected officials want. C. You see that new companies must bribe local officials to move their exports to the docks. D. You see that literacy rates rival those of its developed neighbors.

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What will be an ideal response?

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An increase in a per unit production tax ______ supply.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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