In a Study Comparing the Living Arrangements of Older Adults

question 185

Multiple Choice

In a study comparing the living arrangements of older adults in 43 countries,rates of living with children were highest in _____.

• A)Africa
• B)North America
• C)Asia
• D)Australia

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Definitions:

Crowding-Out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to reduced investment in the private sector, typically because of higher interest rates or the use of available financial resources.

Keynesians

Economists who follow the theories of John Maynard Keynes, emphasizing the role of government intervention and fiscal policy in managing economic cycles.

Monetarists

Economists who suggest that fluctuations in the money supply are key in affecting national output in the short term and in determining the price level over an extended term.

Crowding-Out Effect

The phenomenon where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector spending and investment due to higher interest rates or other factors.