How will the new federal government's new national health care program be funded?

A) The federal government will charge all participants of health insurance exchanges 3.8%.
B) Firms with at least 50 employees must pay an annual fine of up to $750 per employee regardless of coverage.
C) A tax rate of 3.8 percent will be assessed on nearly all earnings above $200,000 per year for
individuals and above $250,000 per year for married couples.
D) Nearly all U.S. residents will pay a fine of up to $750 per year for an individual (up to $2,250 per year for a family) regardless of coverage.


C

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A discouraged worker is one who: a. is underqualified for his current job

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The Japanese demand curve for dollars is downward-sloping because a:

a. higher number of yen per dollar means U.S. goods are cheaper in Japan. b. lower number of yen per dollar means U.S. goods are cheaper in Japan. c. lower number of yen per dollar means U.S. goods are more expensive in Japan. d. lower number of yen per dollar means U.S. goods are less expensive in the U.S.

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In the long run, the chief determinant of exchange rate changes is a change in

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