A significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy and lasting for at least six months is a
a. catastrophe
b. recession.
c. boom.
d. latent function.
b
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a. against b. alongside c. as d. with
What does research suggest about the so-called "widow effect"?
A. The widow effect seems to occur significantly more often for males than for females. B. There is no truth to the widow effect. C. The widow effect seems strongest for Hispanic females. D. There may be a widow effect for whites, but not for blacks.
The appearance and disappearance of particular racial labels and categories reflect:
A. the visibility and value of certain groups in society. B. the formation of new identities through assimilation. C. the extinction of particular racial groups through intermarriage. D. the scientific discovery of new races.
According to the text, which of the following helps to explain the differences between urban and rural poverty?
a. Wages are higher in rural areas because there are fewer people to compete for jobs. b. The rural job market tends to be depressed compared to urban markets. c. There are fewer high-paying jobs in urban areas. d. People are leaving urban and rural areas for jobs in the suburbs.