Though National Dropout Rates Are in Decline, European American Students

question 42

True/False

Though national dropout rates are in decline, European American students have little more than a 50:50 chance of finishing high school with a diploma.

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Definitions:

Industrialization

The process in which a society or country transforms itself from a primarily agrarian society into one based on the manufacturing of goods and services.

Privatization

The process of transferring ownership of a business, enterprise, agency, or public service from the government to private individuals or organizations.

Deregulation

The process of removing government regulations, oversight, and involvement from an industry.

Subsidization

Financial assistance granted by the government or an organization to support an economic sector, business, or consumer, making the goods or services more affordable.