According to the Textbook, Societies Are Willing to Make Large

question 171

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, societies are willing to make large financial investments in tertiary education because an educated population __________.

• A)is key to economic growth in a world economy that is increasingly based on information, technology, and services
• B)is key to military defense and the development of arms
• C)is key to a democratic government and buffers a nation from radical thought
• D)allows for a greater degree of homogeneity, unity, and an appreciation of diversity

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Definitions:

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Escalating Control

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Family Members

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Caretaker

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