Which of the Following Is NOT a Required Convergence Criteria

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a required convergence criteria to become a full member of the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) ?

• A) National birthrates must be at 2.0 or lower per person.
• B) The fiscal deficit should be no more than 3% of GDP.
• C) Nominal inflation should be no more than 1.5% above the average inflation rate for the three members with the lowest inflation rates in the previous year.
• D) Government debt should be no more than 60% of GDP.

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Definitions:

Retrograde Pyelogram

A type of X-ray examination of the urinary system that involves injecting a contrast agent to view the ureters, bladder, and kidneys.

Urinary Tract

The system in the human body consisting of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra involved in the production and excretion of urine.

Sterile Catheter

A medical device used to drain fluids from or administer fluids to the body, sterilized to eliminate any microbes and minimize the risk of infection.

Lower GI Series

A medical procedure involving X-rays of the lower gastrointestinal tract to diagnose issues in the colon and rectum.