1- Which of the following best describes inflation risk?

The danger that the lender will be paid back in dollars that are worth less than expected 

17-     Which of the following is NOT a reason for increasing income inequality?

a.      A shift to " superstar" markets, in which firms with larger markets seek the very best talent to work for their companies

b.     Rapid technological improvements, which favor educated workers more than lower-skilled workers

c.      Growth of foreign trade, which helps higher-skilled workers whose talents are in higher demand worldwide

d.     A decline in the dollar value of the minimum wage over several decades