The Global Trend Over the Last Several Decades Has Been

question 69

Multiple Choice

The global trend over the last several decades has been toward:

• A) a greater number of democracies.
• B) a greater number of autocracies.
• C) fewer free elections of political leaders.
• D) greater repression of opposition political parties.
• E) the evolution of a non-state social system.

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Definitions:

Cash Movement

The inflow and outflow of cash within a business, highlighting the company's ability to generate cash and manage expenses.

Financial Markets

Platforms or systems that facilitate the trading of financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, currencies, and derivatives, allowing for the allocation of resources over time.

Long-Term Securities

Financial instruments or investments that are meant to be held or mature over a period longer than one year.

Capital Markets

Markets where individuals and institutions trade financial securities, including stocks and bonds, over long periods.