Immigration
What is the term for a person who moves to a new country?
Immigration
What is the federal minimum wage in the U.S.?
$7.25 an hour
What is a wage that covers basic living expenses?
Liveable wages
What is a tax on imports or exports?
A Tarrif
What does GDP stand for?
Gross demestic product
What law allows immigrants to apply for citizenship after five years?
Immigration and Nationality Act
Which state first introduced a $15 minimum wage?
California
Which organization calculates the living wage in the U.S.?
MIT Living Wage Calculator
Which U.S. president imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum in 2018?
Donald Trump
What does the GDP-to-debt ratio measure?
Public debt relative to GDP
Which organization helps refugees?
UNHCR
What economic theory suggests that raising the minimum wage may cause job loss?
Neoclassical Economic Theory
What term describes full-time workers struggling to meet basic needs?
Working poor
What tariff type protects domestic industries?
Protective tariff
Which country has a high GDP-to-debt ratio?
Japan
What visa allows temporary work in the U.S.?
H-1B Visa
What term describes workers earning the minimum wage part-time?
Minimum-wage workers
How is a liveable wage different from the minimum wage?
A liveable wage is higher and covers basic needs.
Which organization promotes global trade by reducing tariffs?
WTO
What does a high GDP-to-debt ratio indicate?
High debt compared to economic output
What is the term for immigrants without legal documentation?
Undocumented Immigrants
Which city first passed a $15 minimum wage law?
Seattle
What standard is often used to calculate a living wage?
Basic needs standard
Which trade war involved major tariffs between the U.S. and China?
U.S.-China Trade War
What is a sustainable GDP-to-debt ratio?
60%