In the Last Two or Three Centuries ___________________

question 39

Multiple Choice

In the last two or three centuries ___________________.

• A)birth rates have changed little,while death rates have plunged
• B)both birth rates and death rates have plunged
• C)both birth rates and death rates have skyrocketed
• D)birth rates have skyrocketed,while death rates have plunged
• E)birth rates and death rates remained flat

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Definitions:

Held-To-Maturity Securities

Debt securities that a firm has the intent and ability to hold until they mature rather than trading them.

Trading Securities

Financial instruments bought and held primarily for selling in the near term to profit from price changes.

Unrealized Gain (Loss)

The increase (gain) or decrease (loss) in the value of investments that a company holds, which have not yet been sold for a profit or a loss.

Long-Term Investments

Assets intended to be held for more than one year, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other securities.