Which of the Following Factors Is Associated with the Feminization

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is associated with the feminization of poverty?

• A) single women marry at a younger age than single men
• B) fewer children are being born to unmarried women
• C) divorced women are more likely to marry than divorced men
• D) women have lower average earnings than men

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Definitions:

Annual Rate

The interest rate for a whole year, as opposed to a rate for a shorter period.

Terms of Payment

The conditions under which a seller will complete a sale, often specifying the period allowed to a buyer to pay off the amount due.

Compensating Balance

A minimum bank balance that a borrower must maintain as a condition for obtaining a loan, often used to compensate banks for the loan services.

Effective Interest Rate

The real interest rate on a loan or financial product, accounting for the effect of compounding over a given period.