Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Description of Modern-Day

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the best description of modern-day Russia?

• A) Former Soviet officials have mostly left the country and are living in luxury in western Europe.
• B) Corruption and organized crime in Russia is rampant.
• C) Oligarchs from the post-Soviet states have banded together to help the motherland achieve democracy.
• D) Strict environmental laws have made the country much more attractive to foreign investors,and the result has been strong migration into Russia from other nations.

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Capital Gains Yield

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Total Return

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Discount Rate

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