In January 2008, the Unemployment Rate Was Only 4

question 3

Multiple Choice

In January 2008, the unemployment rate was only 4.9 percent and real GDP was growing. But President Bush "acknowledged that Americans were 'anxious about the economy'." As a result, it was reported that "...the Bush administration and Congressional leaders, increasingly concerned about a possible recession, are moving closer to agreeing that an economic stimulus package is needed soon." In order for the package to be approved, the leaders in Washington implied that "... they might be able to put aside longstanding partisan differences."
Www) nytimes.com 1/12/2008
Which of the following lags are government officials trying to avoid?

• A) the recognition lag
• B) the impact lag
• C) the law-making lag
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

FOB Origin Pricing

A pricing term indicating that the buyer is responsible for freight costs and assumes risk for the goods once they leave the seller's premises.

Uniform Delivered Pricing

The price the seller quotes that includes all transportation costs.

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the process of moving goods or materials from one location to another.

Hi-Lo Pricing

A retail pricing strategy where prices are regularly discounted from higher listed prices, creating a sense of value and urgency among consumers.