It Is Estimated That as Many as 42 000 Additional

question 156

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that as many as 42 000 additional lives in Canada would be saved each year if ___ percent of smokers were advised by a health care professional to quit and were offered medication or assistance to do so, but presently only ___ percent of smokers receive such services.

• A) 90; 51
• B) 90; 28
• C) 75; 51
• D) 75; 28

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Definitions:

Expansionary Gap

A situation where actual output in an economy exceeds the potential output, typically leading to inflation.

Recognition Lag

The delay between the time an economic problem or trend is identified and the time it is officially recognized by policymakers or authorities.

Implementation Lag

The time needed to introduce a change in monetary or fiscal policy.

Recognition Lag

The time it takes for policymakers to identify an economic issue or trend that requires intervention.