Suppose a News Article Reports, "Dismal Jobs Report Suggests the Federal

question 35

Multiple Choice

Suppose a news article reports, "Dismal jobs report suggests the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates." If the Fed does lower interest rates, the dollar will _____ in value against foreign currencies, and U.S. goods will become _____ for foreigners.

• A) rise; more expensive
• B) rise; cheaper
• C) fall; more expensive
• D) fall; cheaper

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Definitions:

Consensus

A general agreement among members of a specific group or community.

Glass Ceiling

A transparent barrier that keeps women from rising above a certain level in organizations.

Transparent Barrier

Often metaphorical barriers that are not visibly obvious but impede progress or communication, such as unspoken social norms or prejudices.

Glass Ceiling

An invisible barrier preventing minorities and women from rising to upper echelons of power or leadership in an organization despite their qualifications.