"Bad news" about an expenditure-related indicator drives bond prices __________ and stock prices __________

When wages or benefits are automatically increased based on the reported inflation rate, it is called the ________ adjustment

A) cost-of-living B) change in imports C) natural flow of money D) change in exports

If carpentry positions A and B required identical skill levels, other things constant, which one of the following would most likely increase the wage rate of position A relative to position B?

a. The work place of position A is in the intense heat of the sun, whereas the work place of B is air-conditioned. b. Position A is a safe office job; position B requires the employee to operate a dangerous saw. c. Position A offers steady employment, whereas employees holding position B are often laid off. d. Position A offers more sick leave and more paid holidays.