Which Statement Best Characterizes the Squatter Settlement Populations of Most

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes the squatter settlement populations of most cities in developing countries? 

• A) They are declining in number. 
• B) They have lower incomes than do the rural poor. 
• C) They are people who don't pay taxes or own the houses they live in. 
• D) They consist of homeless people living in makeshift shelters.

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Definitions:

Mutual Funds

Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from numerous investors to purchase a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other securities.

U.S. Treasury Bonds

Long-term debt securities issued by the United States Department of the Treasury with a maturity of more than ten years.

Equity Mutual Fund

A corporation that pools the funds of investors, including small investors, and uses them to purchase a bundle of stocks.

U.S. Households

Living arrangements in the United States that include all the people who occupy a housing unit, such as families, roommates, or individuals living alone.