A.   Outsourcing

B.   The technology gap

C.   Polarization

D.   Automation

A.   A physical object we find, grow, or make to meet our needs and those of others.

B.   An economic system which adheres to the principles of socialism.

C.   A benefit given to those who participate in the capitalist market.

D.   An activity that benefits people, such as health care, education, and entertainment.

A.   It forbade trade with any country that didn’t use a capitalist government.

B.   It restricted trade within North American countries by imposing a heavy tax and tariffs.

C.   It encouraged trade with North Korea, which had previously been embargoed.

D.   It allowed freer trade opportunities for the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

A.   Bartering

B.   Capitalism

C.   Mercantilism

D.   Supply and demand

A.   Decisive export

B.   Global commodity chain

C.   Global assembly line

D.   Xenophobia

A.   The job market is increasing in the lowest economic levels, and is increasing in the highest economic levels.

B.   Unemployment is down for those with PhDs and those without a high school education.

C.   The recession has encouraged many workers to earn their associate degrees.

D.   A professional career is guaranteed after earning a college degree.

A.   Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

B.   Community and Social Service

C.   Healthcare

D.   Financial

A.   Recession

B.   Depression

C.   Economic sling-shot recovery

D.   Capital rebuttal

A.   After his wife gave birth to twins, Jerry quit his job to help raise them.

B.   Following the recession, Ellen lost her fulltime job as a PR assistant and found part-time work as a cosmetic sales associate.

C.   When John’s sales job is outsourced he’s forced to take work as a janitor to pay off his student loans.

D.   After college graduation, Marcus could only find work part-time as a bartender.

A.   Occupy Wall Street is a threat; with so many angry people gathered in one place, horrible violence will surely break out.

B.   Occupy Wall Street is a waste of time; our capitalistic economy is keeping our nation healthy, and is designed for maximum efficiency.

C.   Occupy Wall Street is dangerous; large crowds in these environments heighten the risk for sexual abuse and gender discrimination.

D.   Occupy Wall Street is positive; our capitalist economy is only making social inequality grow larger.