Chapter 11. Sand State Slump

EIA Activity: Sand State Slump

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EIA Activity: Sand State Slump

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions.True or False: LAUS stands for Local Area Unemployment Statistics.

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  2. Question

    In November 2014, which of the following sand states had the lowest unemployment rate?

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  3. Question

    In November 2014, which of the following sand states had the highest unemployment rate?

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  4. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following question.True or False: From 2004 through2014, Nevada’s highest unemployment rate was 12%.

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  5. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following question. True or False: From 2004 through2014, Florida’s highest unemployment rate was 15%.

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  6. Question

    If you were ready to retire, which of the following sand states would you wish to retire to: Florida, Arizona, California, or Nevada? Explain.

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    If you were ready to retire, which of the following sand states would you wish to retire to: Florida, Arizona, California, or Nevada? Explain.
  7. Question

    Why do you think Florida, Arizona, California, and Nevada are often referred to as “sand states"?Explain.

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    Why do you think Florida, Arizona, California, and Nevada are often referred to as “sand states"?Explain.
  8. Question

    In which state do you think current housing prices are more affordable: Florida, Arizona, California, or Nevada? Explain.

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    In which state do you think current housing prices are more affordable: Florida, Arizona, California, or Nevada? Explain.

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