The Level of Saving in the United States Has Historically

question 189

Multiple Choice

The level of saving in the United States has historically been low relative to the level of domestic investment.Based on this information,we would expect that

• A)U.S.net foreign investment has been relatively high.
• B)U.S.net exports have been relatively low.
• C)U.S.capital inflows are negative.
• D)U.S.private saving is less than its public saving.

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Definitions:

Compensating Differential

Additional wages or benefits offered to employees to compensate for unpleasant aspects of a job or working conditions.

Productivity Factors

Elements that contribute to the output and efficiency of production, such as labor skill levels, technology, and innovation.

Pay Gap

The difference in average earnings between any two groups within the workforce, often used to discuss the disparity between genders or ethnic backgrounds.

Nonmonetary Reward

A form of compensation or incentive that does not involve the direct payment of money, such as appreciation, recognition, or professional development opportunities.