You are writing a term paper about the consequences of the current recession. Which of the following would you want to include in your paper?
a) The recession has caused social inequality to decline.
b) Our economy has been shifting away from service sector jobs toward lower paying manufacturing jobs.
c) Some states have increased the federal minimum wage because they believe it is too low.
d) More people are working non-standardized work schedules, which has a good outcome for families.
e) Unemployment hovers around 19 percent.
C
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a. quantitative b. qualitative c. microlevel d. macrolevel
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. separate B. a dualism C. a duality D. in conflict
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