An Era of Retrenchment, in Which Major Economic Powers Returned

question 66

Multiple Choice

An era of retrenchment, in which major economic powers returned to policies of isolationism and protectionism, restricting trade and nearly eliminating capital mobility.

• A) The Gold Standard, 1860-1914
• B) The Interwar Years , 1914-1945
• C) The Bretton Woods Era, 1945-1971
• D) The Floating Era, 1971-1997

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Definitions:

NLRB

The National Labor Relations Board, an independent federal agency in the United States that enforces labor laws in relation to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.

Strikes

Work stoppages initiated by employees as a protest against their employer, often to demand better pay, benefits, or working conditions.

Business Cycle

The fluctuations in economic activity that an economy experiences over a period, typically seen in periods of expansion and contraction.

Strike Activity

Actions taken by workers, typically union members, where they refuse to work in order to protest against their employer's labor practices or to push for better conditions or pay.