The Percent of Mothers Who Work Outside the Home and Have

question 235

Multiple Choice

The percent of mothers who work outside the home and have children younger than age 6 yr is approximated by the function , where t is measured in years, with corresponding to the beginning of 1980. At what rate was the percent of these mothers changing at the beginning of 2001?

• A) 0.94 %/yr
• B) 0.78 %/yr
• C) 0.97 %/yr
• D) 1.32 %/yr

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Definitions:

Natural Rate

The rate of any economic variable, such as unemployment or interest, believed to be inherent when the economy is in equilibrium.

Economic Policy

A course of action that is intended to influence or control the behavior of the economy, including taxation, government budgets, and interest rates.

Complex Economy

An economic system featuring a vast array of goods and services, multiple levels of production, and interconnected markets and actors.

Labor Earnings

Income received by workers for their labor services, including wages, salaries, and other forms of compensation.