If, in Response to a Weak Employment Picture, a Law

question 104

Multiple Choice

If, in response to a weak employment picture, a law was passed to increase the number of lanes on all interstate highways by at least one lane this would likely

• A)increase aggregate demand.
• B)increase aggregate supply.
• C)decrease aggregate demand.
• D)decrease aggregate supply.

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Definitions:

Disparate Treatment

A form of discrimination where individuals are treated differently based on protected characteristics, such as race, gender, age, or religion, in employment and other settings.

Disparate Impact

A concept in employment law where policies or practices have a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected group, even if unintentional.

Discriminatory Consequences

The negative outcomes or impacts that arise when individuals or groups are treated unfairly based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or disability.

Occupational Safety

The practice of ensuring that work environments are safe and free from hazards that could harm workers.