This Region Has the World's Highest Percentage of People Living

question 58

Multiple Choice

This region has the world's highest percentage of people living in poverty and suffering from poor health and low education levels.

• A) Sub-Saharan Africa
• B) East Asia
• C) South Asia
• D) Southeast Asia
• E) Latin America

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

The cost of foregoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of goods or services produced over the short term.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or business activity, such as raw materials, packaging, and labor directly involved in a company's manufacturing process.

Sunk Costs

Expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered or altered, and should not be considered in future business decisions.