Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Women-Owned

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about women-owned businesses in the United States?

• A) The number of women-owned businesses is decreasing.
• B) A total of 33 percent of women-owned businesses are owned by minorities.
• C) In some industries, women own a significant share of the business.
• D) The number of groups that support and advocate for women-owned businesses continues to increase.
• E) Between 1997 and 2013, the number of women-owned businesses increased at a rate of one-and-a-half times the national average.

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Marginal Benefits

The incremental enjoyment or usefulness received from consuming or manufacturing another unit of a commodity or service.

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Public Good

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