In 2009, the Number of Unmarried Women Outnumbered the Number

question 19

True/False

In 2009, the number of unmarried women outnumbered the number of married women for the first time in U.S. history.

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Definitions:

Government Subsidy

refers to financial support provided by the government to businesses, individuals, or other governmental entities to encourage or support certain activities or reduce their costs.

Welfare Payments

Government-provided financial assistance to individuals or households, typically aimed at supporting those who are unemployed, disabled, or on a low income.

Efficiency Loss

The reduction in economic welfare or efficiency that occurs when a market does not allocate resources optimally, often due to externalities or market power.

Demand Curves

A visual depiction showing how the price of a product relates to the amount people want to buy.