Which of the Following Statements About the Current French Political

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the current French political economy is accurate?

• A)The French economy is very capable of reform in part because it remains very competitive among other advanced democracies, and the French people are growing to accept the need for reform.
• B)President Hollande continued President Sarkozy's policy of austerity and structural reform upon taking office.
• C)Between early 2012 and 2014, the French economy responded to the new socialist government with the lowest unemployment levels in two decades.
• D)The French agricultural sector has withered in large part because membership in the EU has exposed it to cheap exports from eastern members.
• E)France has largely abandoned the dirigiste model of state intervention in the economy in response to declining GDP per capita.

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Definitions:

Middle Class

The Middle Class refers to the social group between the upper and working classes, including professionals, managers, and skilled workers, characterized by moderate to above-average income levels.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line, indicating the level of economic hardship.

Homelessness

The condition of people without a permanent dwelling, such as a house or apartment, often resulting from economic hardship, lack of affordable housing, or other factors.

Homeless

Individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living in shelters or places not meant for human habitation.