Which of These Did NOT Contribute to the Joblessness of the Recovery

question 199

Multiple Choice

Which of these did NOT contribute to the joblessness of the recovery from the 2007-2009 recession?

• A) productivity increased
• B) increased use of existing permanent workers
• C) increased use of production facilities outside of the United States
• D) a decrease in interest rates

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American Net Exports

The value of exports from the United States minus the value of its imports, expressing the country's trade balance with rest of the world.

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