When a Woman Experiences Higher Levels of Stress During Pregnancy

question 73

True/False

When a woman experiences higher levels of stress during pregnancy, her child may be prone to greater difficulties paying attention as an infant and higher levels of behavioral problems in preschool.

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Local Finance

Relates to the funding and financial management of local governments, including revenue generation, budgeting, and expenditure on public services at a local level.

Property Taxes

Taxes imposed on property owners by local governments, calculated as a percentage of the property's value.

Sales and Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on the sale of specific goods (excise) and on a broad range of products at the point of sale (sales), used by governments to raise revenue, potentially influence consumer behavior, and fund public goods and services.

Transfer Payment

Payment by one branch of government to another or to an individual. Largest transfer payment is Social Security.