When the economy slows down:

A. firms contract their operations.
B. GDP growth is slowing or negative.
C. demand for workers decreases.
D. All of these are true.


Answer: D

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The federal income tax is a progressive tax. Which of the following statements describes why this helps lower income inequality?

a. Rich households pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes compared to poor households. b. Rich households pay the same percentage of their income in taxes compared to poor households. c. Rich households pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes compared to poor households. d. Rich households pay an absolute higher amount of their income in taxes compared to poor households.

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According to the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, which is the more concentrated industry?


A. Industry X with an index of 2,400.
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C. Both industries have the same indices.
D. There is no way to determine the Herfindahl Indices of these industries with this data.

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