The Effect of the Financial Crisis of 2008-2009 on the Real

question 23

Multiple Choice

The effect of the financial crisis of 2008-2009 on the real economy in the United States was a(n) _____ in aggregate demand, a(n) _____ in output, and a(n) _________ in the unemployment rate.

• A) increase; increase; increase
• B) decrease; decrease; decrease
• C) decrease; increase; increase
• D) decrease; decrease; increase

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Definitions:

Disadvantaged Groups

Communities or populations that face social, economic, or political barriers that restrict access to resources or opportunities available to other groups.

Positive Self-Esteem

A favorable opinion of oneself, reflecting confidence and satisfaction in one's abilities and value.

Ethnic Characteristics

Traits or features that are associated with or characteristic of a particular ethnic group.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including their beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about their own abilities, appearance, and value.