Author Question: The U.S. economy remains subject to frequent boom and bust cycles. Throughout U.S. history, ... (Read 65 times)

NClaborn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 560
The U.S. economy remains subject to frequent boom and bust cycles. Throughout U.S. history, policymakers after the Great Depression often
 
  (a) raise or lower taxes and spending to adjust aggregate demand and thereby smooth the
  business cycle.
  (b) take a hands-off approach to the business cycle.
  (c) consult with world organizations on how to address cyclic fluctuations.
  (d) close economies to international trade.

Question 2

Labor market regulations in European Union countries
 
  a. do not contain limitations on plant closing but do have provisions for mandatory severance pay that may discourage firms from expanding employment.
  b. include limitations on plant closing but have no provisions for mandatory severance pay that may discourage firms from expanding employment.
  c. neither entail limitations on plant closing nor provisions for mandatory severance pay that may discourage firms from expanding employment.
  d. include limitations on plant closing and provisions for mandatory severance pay that may discourage firms from expanding employment.



kardosa007

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 300
Answer to Question 1

(a)

Answer to Question 2

D



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.

Did you know?

Critical care patients are twice as likely to receive the wrong medication. Of these errors, 20% are life-threatening, and 42% require additional life-sustaining treatments.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library