Women's Greater Financial Independence as a Result of Their Participation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Women's greater financial independence as a result of their participation in the labour force has been put forth as one factor to explain

• A) lower remarriage rates among women
• B) higher remarriage rates among women
• C) higher remarriage rates among men
• D) increased common-law unions
• E) decreased divorce rates

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Definitions:

Negligent Misrepresentation

A false statement made carelessly that induces another party to enter into a contract, resulting in harm or damage.

Reasonable Care

A legal standard requiring individuals or organizations to act with the level of caution and vigilance that a prudent person would under similar circumstances, to prevent harm to others.

Scienter

Intent or knowledge.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement about a fact material to an agreement that the person who made the statement believed to be true.