One of the consequences of preventing wages from falling in the European Union has been growing unemployment.

Martha needs to acquire funds in order to expand her bakery. She does not want to give up control of her business, but her credit score is weak due to the recent foreclosure of her house. What should Martha do to acquire these funds?

a) Issue stock to willing investors. b) Borrow money from her local bank. c) Issue bonds to willing investors. d) She should do all of the above.

In which of the following periods did average labor productivity in the United States grow the fastest?

A) 1929 to 1935 B) 1949 to 1973 C) 1973 to 1995 D) 1995 to 2008