In the First Decade of the Twenty-First Century

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the first decade of the twenty-first century,

• A) half of all African Americans were members of the middle class.
• B) African Americans constituted three percent of the nation's college population.
• C) there was little-to-no economic disparity between black and white professionals.
• D) half of all African Americans lived in poverty as members of the "underclass."
• E) the percentage of black high school graduates going to college still lagged significantly behind that of white high school graduates.

Know the different eras in economic policy concerning concentration and consolidation of businesses.

Recognize the significance of key legislation in shaping antitrust enforcement and business conduct.

Understand the impact of deregulation on specific industries and the overall economy.

Analyze the rationale and consequences of government intervention in preventing monopolies and promoting competitive practices.

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