Table 20-17 -Refer to Table 20-17. Looking at the Table Above, Real

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Multiple Choice

Table 20-17

-Refer to Table 20-17. Looking at the table above, real average hourly earnings between 2017 and 2018 changed by

• A) 1.2%.
• B) 4.5%.
• C) 9.9%.
• D) 14.5%.

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Definitions:

Import Tariff

A tax imposed by a government on goods and services imported from other countries, used to control trade.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when equilibrium in a market is not achieved or is not achievable.

Free Trade

An economic policy that allows imports and exports among member countries with little to no tariff barriers, quotas, or subsidies.

Total Output

Total output refers to the total quantity of goods and services produced within an economy at a given time period, reflecting the aggregate production level.