A Major Source of Water Pollution in the United States

question 126

Multiple Choice

A major source of water pollution in the United States is _____.​

• A)factories
• B)sulfur dioxide (i.e., acid rain)​
• C)cars
• D)chemicals (used in pesticides and fertilizers) and sewage​
• E)garbage​

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Definitions:

Monetary Policy

The macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank involving management of money supply and interest rate to control inflation, consumption, growth, and liquidity.

Rational Expectations

The hypothesis that individuals form forecasts of future events based on past and current information in a consistent and unbiased manner.

Discretionary Policy

Refers to economic strategies and actions, such as changes in tax rates or government spending, opted by the government to manage the economy.

Passive Approach

An investment strategy that involves minimal buying and selling actions, typically focused on long-term investment in index funds and other diversified holdings.