Why has the u. s. trade deficit grown so rapidly since the end of world war ii?
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a. free trade has made it cheaper to produce products abroad rather
than making them in the united states
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b. costly international environmental regulations have made
american manufacturers less productive.
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c. trade organizations like opec have refused to provide the united
states with valuable natural resources.
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d. globalization has forced the united states to lend huge amounts
of money to poorer countries.

Scenario: the economy of country y has been in an economic downturn for the last several months. recently, businesses have invested in new technologies in order to produce the goods that consumers are demanding within the nation's own borders. the government has removed regulations to allow producers and consumers to have more financial freedom. as a result, consumer spending has increased and the economy has begun to improve. use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences. according to the information presented about country y, the classical economic concept of ( the invisible hand, consumer efficiency, government regulations) can be seen. the economic events of country y demonstrate the idea of laissez faire because the government (did, did not) intervene in economic events.

Astudy that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. the researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. no additional changes are planned. which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate? the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents are capable of understanding the same consent forms used for the adult population.the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents have been declared to be emancipated minors.the new research would need full review by a convened irb because children are a protected population.unless the nature of the questions would raise the level of risk to > minimal for adolescents, the research would still qualify for expedited review.

The us economy received all of the following benefits as a result of technological advancements during industrialization except a. increased production b. reduced costs of consumer goods c. increased farm employment d. the invention of new products