Why Might Complaints of Age Discrimination Grow When the Economy

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why might complaints of age discrimination grow when the economy is slow?

• A)Older employees provide a large pool of talented workers.
• B)Companies work very hard to retain their best talent in a recession.
• C)Companies may try to lower their labor costs by laying off higher paid workers.
• D)Companies may try to provide more opportunities to younger workers.
• E)Older workers are least affected by a slow economy.

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Definitions:

Quota

A limited quantity of a particular product that under official controls can be produced, exported, or imported.

Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods and services, such as tobacco and alcohol, often imposed to discourage their use or to generate revenue.

Sales

The exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.

Quota

A limit placed on the quantity of a specific good that can be imported or exported during a given timeframe, usually to protect domestic industries.