Wages in the United States are higher than those in India primarily because
a. the weather is better in the United States.
b. a larger proportion of the labor force is unionized in the United States.
c. less capital per employee is required in the United States.
d. the human and physical capital of American workers exceeds that of their Indian counterparts.
D
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a. paradox of thrift. b. fallacy of composition. c. moral hazard. d. distribution.
The international financial crisis of 2007 was the result of
A) failure of the Euro currency. B) runaway inflation in the U.S. C) a deep global recession. D) the collapse of global currency markets. E) defaults on U.S. mortgage-backed securities.
By 1910 the top ten industries included printing, malt liquors, tobacco cars and railroad cars. The introduction of these new top ten industries indicated
(a) a shift in consumer preferences toward luxury items. (b) an increase in real incomes in the U.S., permitting people to purchase luxury items. (c) a smaller percentage of total consumption expenditures on essential food, clothing and shelter. (d) all of the above.
"The United States should adopt more open trade policies because they historically have caused increased economic growth." This is an example of what kind of statement?
A. Unequivocally true B. Normative C. Positive D. Unequivocally false