In one possible scenario for the future, the United States would continue to decline in power, but China would not rise up enough to dominate. This would likely lead to

Which of the following statements is most accurate about immigration in the 20th century?

a. The largest numbers of immigrants were during the "boom decades" like the 1920s, 1960s, and 1990s. b. The number of immigrants decreased from 1900 until the Great Depression, increased consistently between 1940 and 2000, and is now about the same as it was in 1900. c. Immigration was greatest during World War I and World War II as many people from around the world fled to the United States for safety. d. Immigration has decreased dramatically in the last 30 years as the federal government instituted more restrictions and cracked down on illegal immigration.

One explanation for the slope of the aggregate demand curve is that: a. nominal income falls and so does the demand for goods and services as prices rise

b. falling prices make people feel poorer and reduce spending. c. the government spends less to drive the price level back to normal as prices rise. d. businesses increase spending when inflation is high and rising. e. domestic goods become more expensive relative to foreign goods when prices rise, reducing exports.