Since about 1970 in the U.S.,
a. decreases in the wages of unskilled workers, relative to skilled workers, have led to increased inequality in family incomes.
b. increases in the wages of unskilled workers, relative to skilled workers, have led to increased equality in family incomes.
c. inequality in family incomes has increased, despite increases in the wages of unskilled workers relative to skilled workers.
d. inequality in family incomes has decreased, despite increases in the wages of skilled workers relative to unskilled workers.
a
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A) a good going from an inferior good to a normal good. B) movement along the demand curve. C) shift of the demand curve. D) change in supply.
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a. businesses are either implicitly or explicitly prohibited from making donations to political candidates. b. businesses either implicitly or explicitly provide political decision-makers with contributions and other forms of political support in "exchange" for government favors that will improve their profitability. c. rule of law is present and government officials treat all citizens alike. d. government officials spend taxpayer funds only on productive projects.
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