Meta-Analysis of Active Labor Market Policies Found That the Most

question 45

Multiple Choice

Meta-analysis of Active Labor Market Policies found that the most effective method of helping displaced workers was

• A) reducing unemployment benefits when displaced workers do not put sufficient effort into searching for a new job.
• B) retraining programs to help workers to find new jobs.
• C) laws that make it more costly for employers to fire workers.
• D) employment subsidies to employers (and not to displaced workers) to hire displaced workers.

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Definitions:

Hedgerows

Densely planted rows of shrubs or trees used as a barrier or boundary and to promote biodiversity in agricultural landscapes.

Fuelwood

Wood intended for use as fuel, traditionally for cooking or heating.

Crop Rotation

The agricultural practice of growing different types of crops in the same area in sequenced seasons to improve soil health and reduce pests and diseases.

Strip Cropping

An agricultural practice that involves planting crops in long, narrow strips to reduce erosion and runoff.