Chapter 19. The Factor Distribution of Income in the United States

EIA Activity: The Factor Distribution of Income in the United States

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following question. True or False: The United States could save as much as $1.4 billion per year in costs incurred by society just by 1% more men aged 20 to60 completing high school.

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    		B.

  2. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: American workers who have a college degree are paid 50%more than those who have only a high school degree.

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    		B.

  3. Question

    True or False: The percentage of Americans aged 25 to 34 whose parents did not finish high school that have a college degree is only 1 in 20.

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    		B.

  4. Question

    True or False: Forty-two percent of Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 have a college degree.

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    		B.

  5. Question

    True or False: High school enrollment of Americans aged 14 to 17 increased from 11%to 75% between 1900 and 1950.

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    		B.

  6. Question

    Do you think a more educated society can reduce crime rates within a society? Yes or no? Discuss.
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you think a more educated society can reduce crime rates within a society? Yes or no? Discuss.

  7. Question

    Do you think more-educated women tend to have fewer or more children than less-educated women? Why?
    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you think more-educated women tend to have fewer or more children than less-educated women? Why?

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