Chapter 8. Structural Unemployment in East Germany

EIA Activity: Structural Unemployment in East Germany

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: In 2012, the unemployment rate was over 10% in East Germany.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

2. Question

   True or False: In 2012, the unemployment rate was less than 6% in West Germany.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

3. Question

   Which of the following European Union countries has the former East Germany (before reunification with West Germany) been compared to?

   A.

   France

   B.

   Poland

   C.

   Greece

   D.

   Belgium

4. Question

   True or False: East Germany has structural problems similar to Belgium today.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

5. Question

   True or False: Average real household income in West Germany was €17,000 in 2009.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   Compared to West Germany, East Germany lacks:

   A.

   Export-based industrial sectors

   B.

   Large corporation headquarters

   C.

   A large workforce

   D.

   All of the above

7. Question

   Would you join a labor union if it could increase your wages? Yes or no? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Would you join a labor union if it could increase your wages? Yes or no? Discuss.

8. Question

   Which types of jobs in the United States are typically union jobs? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Which types of jobs in the United States are typically union jobs? Discuss.

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