Why was the recovery from the 2008–2009 recession so slow?

What will be an ideal response?


The recovery from the recession has been slow because investment has not rebounded. Investment has remained low because of uncertainty about the future.

Economics

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The issue of inequality has become prominent because of 

A. an increased sense of justice. B. a decrease in the strength of capitalism. C. the widening wage disparity. D. a consistent fall in incomes.

Economics

Menell's study showed that in terms of effectiveness,

A) mandatory separation of recyclables was best, followed by curbside charges and finally refundable deposits. B) mandatory separation of recyclables was best, followed by refundable deposits and finally curbside charges. C) curbside charges were best, followed by refundable deposits and finally mandatory separation of recyclables. D) curbside charges were best, followed by mandatory separation of recyclables and finally refundable deposits. E) refundable deposits were best, followed by curbside charges and finally mandatory separation of recyclables.

Economics

The official definition of poverty is

A) exactly the 12 percent of U.S. residents with the lowest incomes. B) exactly the 20 percent of U.S. residents with the lowest incomes. C) an absolute measure. D) a relative measure.

Economics

Installing software to limit screen time, forcing you to uninstall it every time you reach the limit, is an example of:

A. increasing the cost of a vice. B. a commitment device. C. can be explained through behavioral economics. D. All of these are true.

Economics