Today, More Than Ever Before, It Takes an Increasing Number

question 34

Multiple Choice

Today, more than ever before, it takes an increasing number of certificates and degrees to qualify for particular jobs. What do we call this trend?

• A) educational achievement
• B) educational attainment
• C) social exclusion
• D) credential inflation

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Definitions:

Sale of Bonds

The process by which a company or government issues bonds to investors in order to raise capital, effectively borrowing from the bond purchasers.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the return on invested funds, expressed as a percentage of the principal amount.

Long-Term Investments

Investments held by a company that are intended to be kept for more than one year, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, potentially generating income or appreciating in value.