One Reason for the Fall in the Natural Rate of Unemployment

question 38

Multiple Choice

One reason for the fall in the natural rate of unemployment from 1980 to 2000 is

• A)changes in the demographic composition of the work force.
• B)the decline in inflation.
• C)increased competition from foreign workers.
• D)the depreciation of the dollar relative to foreign currencies.

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Definitions:

Osmolal Solution

A solution characterized by its osmolality, which is a measure of the concentration of solutes per kilogram of solvent.

Osmole

A unit of measurement for the number of particles that contribute to the osmotic pressure of a solution.

Solute

A substance dissolved in another substance, typically the component of a solution present in the lesser amount.

Normal Blood pH

The typical pH range of human blood, which is tightly regulated to stay between 7.35 and 7.45.