Health Problems Prevent People from Working Harder,which Can Lower a Country's

question 71

Multiple Choice

Health problems prevent people from working harder,which can lower a country's total income.This indicates that in effect,health problems

• A)are a primary cause of price decreases.
• B)increase the incentive to work.
• C)shift country's production possibilities frontier inward.
• D)decrease consumer surplus.

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Definitions:

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency of the United States Department of Labor that ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Employer

An individual or organization that hires and pays individuals for their labor or services.

FICA

Federal Insurance Contributions Act; a U.S. law that requires a payroll tax on both employees and employers to fund Social Security and Medicare.

Social Security

A government program providing economic assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.