If a person attends a public college and is not hired because the boss went to a private college, this might be an example of

A) statistical discrimination.
B) racial discrimination.
C) screening.
D) moral hazard.


A

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(a) the birth rate and the death rate are relatively low. (b) the birth rate and the death rate are relatively high. (c) the birth rate is relatively high and the death rate is relatively low. (d) the birth rate is relatively low and the death rate is relatively high.

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In recent years the United States has run persistent deficits in its balance on the current account

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

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