To complete the cause-and-effect diagram, we need to identify an action that logically follows from one of the listed causes. Here are some potential pairings:
- If "Banks lower interest rates" is the cause, a possible effect might be "Increased borrowing by consumers."
- If "Elected leaders lower tariff rates" is the cause, a possible effect might be "Increase in imports."
- If "Labor unions demand higher wages" is the cause, a possible effect might be "Increased costs for companies."
- If "Companies lay off employees" is the cause, a possible effect might be "Higher unemployment rates."
Given the options provided, we might consider how each action interacts. However, it appears that no clear direct cause-effect pair is repeated in the options you've listed. Based on the pattern typically observed, if we assume that "Labor unions demand higher wages" is a cause, an appropriate effect could be linked to either "Companies laying off employees" or "Increased costs for companies."
If you need a specific response chosen among those given, it might be best to go with an effect that logically follows from one of the causes. If "Companies lay off employees" is the cause, you might then say the effect is "Increased unemployment."
In summary, please specify what type of relationship you need, and I can assist further!