Which of the Following Statements Draws a False Conclusion

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements draws a false conclusion?

• A) Life expectancy in an average African country is lower than in an average European country; therefore Europeans can expect to outlive Africans.
• B) Nations that currently produce no capital goods, and whose inhabitants are hungry, risk famine with internally funded capital investments.
• C) Some African nations have substantially more food and capital investment than others; therefore, their standard of living is higher.
• D) Population reduction policies, if effective, can improve the nation's wealth by increasing real per capita GDP.
• E) The vicious circle of poverty argument states that poverty precludes capital investment and that no capital investment perpetuates poverty.

Discern the significance of ethical thinking in addressing moral dilemmas.

Comprehend the variety of sources from which ethical norms derive, including philosophical, religious, and cultural traditions.

Understand the relationship between individual actions, societal norms, and ethical principles.

Understand the principles and values encompassed in the Girl Scout Law.

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