A.   Polarization

B.   Outsourcing

C.   Automation

D.   The technology gap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A.   Mercantilism

B.   Supply and demand

C.   Bartering

D.   Capitalism

A.   Global commodity chain

B.   Xenophobia

C.   Global assembly line

D.   Decisive export

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

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

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

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

A.   Healthcare

B.   Financial

C.   Farming, Fishing, and Forestry

D.   Community and Social Service

A.   Capital rebuttal

B.   Depression

C.   Recession

D.   Economic sling-shot recovery

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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