Unit 2 Important Flashcards

1
Q

What factors cause an increase in income inequality

A
  1. Technology
  2. education
  3. tax policy
  4. trade
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2
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Unemployment rate for illinois

A

4.8%

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3
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Unemployment rate for the US

A

3.7%

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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

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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.

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