Biden Says Inflation Can Keep Going Lower

Biden Says Inflation Can Keep Going Lower

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The video discusses the current state of the American economy, highlighting the increase in employment rates and the decrease in inflation. It challenges traditional economic theories that suggest higher unemployment is needed to control inflation. The video emphasizes the importance of corporate profits returning to normal levels and the growth of wages for low-wage workers. It contrasts the current economic approach with conservative views that prioritize corporate profits and outsourcing. The video advocates for manufacturing products in America to strengthen the middle class and the economy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current trend in the American workforce according to the video?

Corporate profits are increasing, and inflation is stable.

Wages are decreasing, and unemployment is stable.

More people are working, and inflation is decreasing.

Unemployment is rising and inflation is increasing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditional economic belief is challenged in the video?

Inflation can be controlled by increasing wages.

Higher unemployment is necessary to control inflation.

Corporate profits have no impact on inflation.

More jobs lead to higher inflation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason given for the fall in inflation without job losses?

Higher unemployment rates.

Increase in corporate profits.

Lower wages for low-wage workers.

Decrease in corporate profits.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have wages for low-wage workers changed according to the video?

They have grown at the fastest rate in two decades.

They have decreased over the past two decades.

They have remained stable over the past two decades.

They have grown at the slowest rate in two decades.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic philosophy is criticized in the video?

Focusing on domestic manufacturing.

Outsourcing manufacturing jobs.

Increasing wages for low-wage workers.

Reducing corporate profits.