Rather Than Relying on the EEOC to Prove That an Employer

question 50

Multiple Choice

Rather than relying on the EEOC to prove that an employer intentionally discriminated against an individual, some people argued that it was possible to prove discrimination by

• A) using statistics on the relative numbers of women and minorities hired or promoted by an employer.
• B) relying on expert witnesses.
• C) using competency tests as evidence of a job applicant's suitability for employment or an employee's suitability for promotion.
• D) enlisting the aid of civil rights organizations.

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Definitions:

Keynesian Policies

Economic strategies based on the ideas of John Maynard Keynes that advocate for government intervention to manage demand and stabilize the economy.

Stagflation

A situation in an economy where inflation is high, economic growth slows, and unemployment remains steadily high.

Price Level

The price level is a measure of the average prices of goods and services in the economy, indicating the purchasing power of money.

Real Output

Measure of economic output adjusted for price changes; refers to the quantity of goods and services produced in an economy.