Which of the Following Was a Contributing Factor to the Instability

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a contributing factor to the instability of 2002 to 2008?

• A) ideal weather from 2002 to 2006, followed by a severe drought in 2007 and 2008
• B) falling housing prices leading to an expansion, followed by rising housing prices leading to a  sharp economic downturn
• C) an increase in housing prices leading to an expansion, followed by a collapse in housing prices and a sharp economic downturn
• D) falling stock prices leading to an expansion, followed by rising stock prices leading to a  sharp economic downturn

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Definitions:

Job Control Unionism

A labor movement strategy focused on controlling hiring, work distribution, and other job-related conditions through collective bargaining.

Employee Representation

The act of employees selecting individuals or organizations to act on their behalf in discussions and negotiations with employers.

Squelch Real Employee Voice

To suppress or silence genuine concerns and feedback from employees, often in organizational contexts.

Kaiser Permanente

An American integrated managed care consortium, which provides health care services and health plans.