According to Figure 16.2 in your text, what is the relationship between unemployment and inflation?
a. The inflation rate is always higher than unemployment.
b. The inflation rate always increases when unemployment increases.
c. The inflation rate never declines, regardless of the unemployment rate.
d. The unemployment rate is generally higher than the inflation rate.
Answer: d
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a. Their most effective role is to act as spoiler. – b. They tend to move individuals into either the Democratic or Republican parties. c. They may have some effect on the main parties by changing the focus of policy discussions. d. In some cases, they may circumvent the election of a potentially more popular candidate.
In response to the Great Recession,
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