Which of the Following Can Be Said to Be a Benefit

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be said to be a benefit of colonialism in Southeast Asia?

• A) The creation of high-wage manufacturing centers.
• B) Economic exploitation of native workers.
• C) The beginnings of a modern economic infrastructure.
• D) The creation of universal peasant landownership.
• E) The bringing of Christianity to the heathen pagans.

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Financial Return

The profit or loss generated on an investment over a particular period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Rate of Return

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Present Value

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Cash Flows

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