Which of the Following Will Most Likely Reduce the Natural

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will most likely reduce the natural rate of unemployment?

• A) an increase in the minimum wage
• B) an increase in unemployment benefits
• C) an increase in the proportion of prime-age workers (35-54) as a share of the labor force
• D) an increase in the labor force participation rate of teenagers

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Definitions:

Oppositional Culture

A subculture's adoption of norms and values that strongly contrast with and oppose the dominant society's norms and values.

Acting White

A term used to describe a scenario where a person of color is perceived to adopt the cultural traits or behaviors stereotypically associated with white people.

Target Empowerment Model

A model which suggests that targets of bias can employ strategies that deflect discrimination, as long as those methods aren’t perceived as confrontational.

Non-Confrontational

Avoiding direct confrontation or conflict; opting for a more passive or diplomatic approach.