Statement I: Between 1968 and 1980 the Unemployment Rate Doubled,yet

question 126

Multiple Choice

Statement I: Between 1968 and 1980 the unemployment rate doubled,yet the poverty rate remained at 13%.
Statement II: Charles Murray believes that by showering so much money on the poor,the government robbed them of their incentive to work.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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Definitions:

Jurisdictional Principle

The concept that a particular labor union has the exclusive right to represent workers in its sector or industry, and to decide on job assignments based on its rules.

Craft Union

A labor union representing workers who are skilled in a particular craft, aiming to protect their interests and negotiate on matters like pay and working conditions.

Company Unions

Labor organizations that are created, controlled, and financed by the employer, often lacking the independence or the power of traditional unions.

Scientific Management

A theory of management that analyzes and synthesizes workflows, aiming to improve economic efficiency, especially labor productivity.