Author Question: Economists Victor R. Fuchs and Diane M. Reklis conclude that the current generation of American ... (Read 111 times)

HCHenry · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Economists Victor R. Fuchs and Diane M. Reklis conclude that the current generation of American children is in trouble based on the statistics about prevailing social trends. Which of the following is a reason for this?

a. The proportion of children living in households with a single male parent has tripled over the years.
b. Obesity among children in the U.S. has risen sharply compared to the 1960s.
c. Children and youth are worse off on all dimensions measured in the Child Well-Being Index.
d. There is a decrease in the number of children experiencing residential mobility.

Question 2

AB Corp., a company producing automotive components, plans to restructure itself by reducing the size of its work force. Who among the following people is most likely to be dismissed as part of the company's restructuring plan?

a. Aaron, an 18-year- old janitor
b. Philip, a 60-year-old supervisor
c. Jonathan, a 40-year-old accountant
d. James, a 22-year-old salesman