Recent Trends in Representation of Elders in Elected and Appointed

question 7

True/False

Recent trends in representation of elders in elected and appointed positions suggest the U.S. is moving toward a gerontocracy.

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Definitions:

Free Trade

A financial strategy that permits the trade of goods across borders with few governmental limitations or duties.

Protection-As-A-Bargaining-Chip

A strategic use of trade barriers or policies by a country to gain concessions or favorable terms from other countries.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service versus what they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to sell a good for and the actual amount received by them when the good is sold at the market price.