Which of the Following Is LEAST Likely to Promote Economic

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is LEAST likely to promote economic development?

• A) Reducing demographic overhead
• B) Increasing the official poverty level
• C) Reducing "organizational inefficiencies"
• D) Increasing the percentage of women in the paid labor force

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Definitions:

Capital Improvements

Long-term investment expenditures made to improve, upgrade, or extend the life of a capital asset, often resulting in increased operational efficiency or capacity.

New Ventures

Initiatives or startups that are in their early stages of translating new business ideas into operational businesses.

Capital Budgets

Financial plans that allocate expenditures for acquiring and upgrading physical assets such as buildings and machinery.

Cash Outflows

The movement of money out of a business, project, or investment, typically related to expenses, purchases, or investments.