Which of the Following Is the Best Example of an Investment

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of an investment in human capital?

• A) the purchase of an industrial development bond
• B) the purchase of company stock by a worker
• C) a student working as a waiter to pay for college
• D) a laid-off stockbroker who is taking nursing courses

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Definitions:

Infrastructure Problem

Issues or challenges related to the basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, like roads, bridges, and power supplies.

Capital Flight

The rapid movement of large sums of money or capital out of a country due to economic or political instability, affecting the country's financial health.

Microlending

The provision of small loans to entrepreneurs and small businesses lacking access to banking and related services.

Human Capital

The knowledge and skills that make a person productive.