Of the Following Trends,the One That Is a Latent Consequence

question 103

Multiple Choice

Of the following trends,the one that is a latent consequence of the decline in the manufacturing economy in the United States is:

• A) the low unemployment in cities that relied on industry for their economy
• B) a decrease in the feminization of poverty
• C) a large number of men considered desirable for marriage
• D) an increase in female-headed, single-parent households
• E) the growing number of racial minorities moving to suburban neighborhoods

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Definitions:

Consolidation

The merging of assets, liabilities, and other financial items of two or more entities to form a single, combined financial statement.

Investment

Allocation of resources, usually money, in assets or projects expected to generate income or profit in the future.

Expenditure

The action of spending funds or expenses incurred by an entity in the course of its operations.

Capital Acquisition

The process of obtaining funds or assets to invest in long-term physical assets or business expansion.