Which Statement Accurately Describes the Foreign-Born Population in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the foreign-born population in the United States as of 2012?

• A) The percentage of foreign born is higher than it was in the 1850s.
• B) The number of foreign-born people has stayed relatively stable from 1970 to 2012.
• C) The number of people who are foreign born has reached unprecedented levels.
• D) Between 1970 and 2012, the percentage of foreign-born people has decreased.

Recognize the interdependent development of thought and language and the impact of language on cognition.

Understand the role of bilingualism in cognitive flexibility and language proficiency.

Differentiate between the various educational approaches for non-English speaking and bilingual children.

Understand the significance of pragmatics in effective communication.

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Definitions:

Value of a Firm

An assessment of the total worth of a business, considering all sources of equity and debt.

Debt Financing

The method of raising capital through the sale of bonds, bills, or notes to individuals or institutions.

Interest Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from taking the interest expense as a deductible charge.

Capital Structure

The capital structure is the mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity which funds its overall operations and growth.