Which of the Following Is True of the Standard of Living

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the standard of living of the eight most populous countries of the Asia/Pacific region?

• A) The Japanese rail system is the most underdeveloped in the world.
• B) In the Philippines, most people travel by train.
• C) As a result of communism, China and Vietnam place low emphasis on health.
• D) The Japanese healthcare system produces the longest lifespans in the world.
• E) Consumption patterns indicate that the Chinese place much lower emphasis on education, compared to Indians.

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