Those Economists Who Argue That the European Union Is Not

question 68

Multiple Choice

Those economists who argue that the European Union is not a true optimal currency area cite _______________ and __________________ as justifications for this position.

• A) differences in culture; decreased labor mobility
• B) differences in language; culture
• C) decreased labor mobility; language differences
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Nemerteans

The phylum of animals commonly known as ribbon worms; each has a proboscis (tubular feeding organ) for capturing prey.

Proboscis

A long projection originating from an animal's head, particularly in insects, that serves for either eating or detecting stimuli.

Spongocoel

The central cavity of a sponge.

Mesophyll

Photosynthetic tissue in the interior of a leaf; sometimes differentiated into palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.