Unit 2 Important Flashcards
1
Q
What factors cause an increase in income inequality
A
- Technology
- education
- tax policy
- trade
2
Q
Unemployment rate for illinois
A
4.8%
3
Q
Unemployment rate for the US
A
3.7%
4
Q
How do people lose from trade
A
Imports replace the work they do.
Those with higher education and training adapt better than those with a high school education or less
5
Q
Why is demand pull inflation better than cost push inflation
A
With demand pull GDP increases with the shift of AD to the right.
Although inflation is rising GDP is also rising which it is assumed that unemployment is decreasing.