Which of the Following Statements About "Black Empowerment" Is FALSE

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about "black empowerment" is FALSE?

• A) It has involved legislation that requires all companies in South Africa to hire a certain percentage of Africans.
• B) Those who have benefitted the most have often been politically well connected.
• C) It has involved legislation that requires companies that win government contracts allocate shares to blacks and other previously disadvantaged people.
• D) Although there is limited evidence that it has produced a substantial rise in the number of black-owned companies, there is significant evidence that it has increased black participation in the economy.
• E) It has not reduced black poverty and may, in fact, have promoted economic inefficiencies that have curbed growth and job creation.

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