Which of the following statements best describes antebellum immigration to the U.S.?
a. Immigration peaked in the 1820s and slowly decreased through the Civil War.
b. Immigration in the late 1840s and 1850s were primarily "pulled" to the US by the attractive opportunities available here.
c. Immigration from England was relatively constant over time compared to the immigration rate from other nations.
d. Large scale German immigration occurred primarily in the early part of this period.
c. Immigration from England was relatively constant over time compared to the immigration rate from other nations.
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A. monetary B. structural C. aggregation D. fiscal
For the world, what period of time experienced the fastest growth rate of real GDP per person?
A) between 1000 A.D. and 1500 A.D. B) around 500 B.C. C) after about 1850 A.D. D) around 400 A.D. E) between 1500 A.D. and 1850 A.D.
Declining real GDP for two quarters in a row is often called a recession
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
If a firm has two plants, one located in desirable Scenic Springs and the other located in the undesirable Swamp Lands, the workers in Scenic Springs will be paid ________ than the workers in Swamp Land and the difference in wages is referred to as a ________.
A) less; compensating wage differential B) less; worker equity payment C) more; worker equity payment D) more; compensating wage differential