Which of the Following Has Been a Common Result in Countries

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been a common result in countries with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic?

• A) Birth rate is high, but life expectancy is only 35 to 40 years.
• B) Free clinics have begun distributing condoms to stop the spread.
• C) International aid has begun to lower the infection rates.
• D) Missionaries are establishing orphanages within their churches.

---

Definitions:

Long

An investment strategy where an investor purchases a security with the expectation that it will increase in value over time.

Futures Contract

An agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

Underlying Asset

An asset (such as a stock, bond, commodity, or currency) upon which a derivative instrument, such as an option, is based.

Interest Rate Futures

Financial futures contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase an asset (like Treasury bills) with a fixed interest rate at a future date.