Biden Says Only the Wealthy Are Feeling the Economic Recovery

Biden Says Only the Wealthy Are Feeling the Economic Recovery

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The transcript discusses the economic challenges faced during a presidency, highlighting job losses and worsening economic inequities. It introduces the concept of an AK shaped recession, where economic outcomes diverge for different groups. The text criticizes the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, linking it to high unemployment rates and a stalled economic recovery.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of recession is described in the first section?

L-shaped recession

AK-shaped recession

V-shaped recession

U-shaped recession

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the transcript, what has worsened under the current presidency?

Employment opportunities

International relations

Economic inequities

Economic growth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the unemployment rate in the country compare to other nations?

It is more than double

It is the same as other nations

It is lower than other nations

It is slightly higher

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is attributed as the main reason for the economic struggles in the second section?

Trade policies

COVID-19 response

Tax reforms

Healthcare policies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the daily death toll from COVID-19 mentioned in the final section?

1000 Americans

2000 Americans

500 Americans

1500 Americans