During the 1990s and the First Decade of the 2000s

question 17

Multiple Choice

During the 1990s and the first decade of the 2000s

• A) polls have shown that U.S.citizens are more concerned about inflation than any other national problem
• B) the U.S.inflation rate reached double digits (10 percent or higher)
• C) the U.S.economy consistently experienced deflation (a falling price level)
• D) the U.S.inflation rate averaged about 8 percent per year
• E) the U.S.inflation rate averaged less than 3 percent per year

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Job Security

The probability that an individual will retain their job over time without the risk of becoming unemployed.

Potential For Advancement

The opportunity or likelihood for progress, growth, or promotion within a career or professional field.

Small Company

A business with a small number of employees and a low volume of sales compared to larger companies in its industry.

Positive Statement

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