The Federal Merit System Had Its Start in the

question 35

Multiple Choice

The federal merit system had its start in the

• A)Neutral Competence Act of 1883.
• B)Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.
• C)Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
• D)Pendleton Act of 1883.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service and the total amount that they actually do pay.

Autarky Price

The price of a good in a country without international trade, determined solely by domestic supply and demand.

International Trade

The trade of products and services across the borders of different countries or territories.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount that consumers are willing and able to pay for a good or service versus the total amount that they actually pay.