Which Definition Below Best Defines a Non-State Actor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which definition below best defines a non-state actor?

• A) a person, group, or organization whose ultimate authority and resources (salary, equipment, etc.) typically come from the fact that they work for, or in, a state
• B) a small number of individuals and companies with extraordinary wealth and influence far exceeding most people and even some countries
• C) any person, group, or organization--whether within a state or across state boundaries--that does not work in, or for, a state
• D) a group that thinks of itself as a political community

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Definitions:

Permanent Investment

Investments a company intends to hold for a long duration, typically exceeding one year, for earning dividends or interest income.

Owner's Equity

The total value remaining in a business after all liabilities are subtracted from assets; also known as shareholders' equity.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the entity after deducting liabilities, representing the owner's claim against the company's assets.

Additional Investments

Funds injected into a business by its owners or shareholders to provide additional capital for operations or expansion.