In the U.S., the Trade Adjustment Assistance

question 60

Multiple Choice

In the U.S., the trade adjustment assistance:

• A)provides workers who have been displaced from import-competing firms with an unemployment compensation for at least 24 months.
• B)provides subsidies to firms who produce exportable commodities.
• C)provides incentives for workers to search for new jobs outside the import-competing industry before they lose their jobs in these industries.
• D)is often criticized on the ground that it leads to a huge drain of government funds.

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Definitions:

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, a pituitary gland-produced peptide that stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal glands.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, sweating, and confusion.

Oversecretion

The production and release of excess amounts of bodily substances, often hormones, compared to normal levels.

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.