Chapter 19. Help Wanted

EIA Activity: Help Wanted

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: In May 2015, the annual mean wage for all occupations in the United States was $48,320.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

2. Question

   True or False: In May 2015, the mean hourly wage for all occupations in the United States was $25.00.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

3. Question

   True or False: In May 2015, the annual mean wage for postsecondary economics teacherswas $106,980.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

4. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: In March 2014, employer-provided medical care was available to 80%of full-time private-industry workers in the United States.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True.

5. Question

   True or False: In March 2014, 23%of part-time workers in the United States had medical care benefits.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   Do you consider yourself to be a productive member of society? Yes or no? Explain.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Do you consider yourself to be a productive member of society? Yes or no? Explain.

7. Question

   How would you describe your productivity level on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very productive? Explain.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   How would you describe your productivity level on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being very productive? Explain.

8. Question

   Should more productive workers be paid more than less productive workers? Yes or no? Explain.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Should more productive workers be paid more than less productive workers? Yes or no? Explain.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no