The distribution of income in Brazil is
A. one of the most equitable in the world.
B. one of the least equitable in the world.
C. average compared to industrialized democracies.
D. at a level commensurate with the level of development.
B
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Sustainable development refers to
a. the development strategy that argues that LDCs should sustain ties to the North in order to develop. b. The development strategy that argues that LDCs should be self-sufficient if they want to develop. c. The development strategy that argues that the needs of today's citizens must be achieved in a way that does not put future generations in danger because of environmental degradation. d. The theory of development that suggests the rich countries have sustained their wealth through exploitation of the poor.
States can use monetary policy to stimulate economic growth by:
a. reducing budgetary spending. b. reducing interest rates. c. raising interest rates. d. cutting taxes.
Which of the following is true?
A. A recession is defined as two or more successive quarters in which the economy shrinks instead of grows. B. A recession is defined as two or more quarters in which unemployment rates are above 7 percent. C. Unemployment is defined as the total number of workers who are not in the workforce in any given quarter. D. Inflation is defined as a sudden rise in prices for hot commodities such as gasoline and electronics. E. All of these choices are true.
Under George W. Bush's Millennium Challenge Account initiative, __________ payments were replaced by aid to those countries that have improved in areas essential for democracy
a. per capita b. across-the-board c. interest-free d. tax