Economic Quiz

What percentage of total income in the United States comes from wages and other labor-related income?

• 30%

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

According to Forbes Magazine, which celebrity had the highest reported earnings in 2009?

• Oprah Winfrey

• Tiger Woods

• Beyonce Knowles

• Kobe Bryant

What is human capital?

• Human capital is the physical assets owned by individuals.
• Human capital is the financial resources available to individuals.
• Human capital is the natural resources found in a region.
• Human capital is the knowledge, skills, experience, and attributes possessed by individuals that contribute to their ability to work and produce economic value.

Which profession is expected to see an increase in demand and wages according to the text?

• Dental hygienists

• Radio and television announcers

• Special education teachers

• Cosmetologists

What is one way to increase income through human capital?