Which of the Following Statements Concerning Global Stock Market Capitalization

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning global stock market capitalization is true?

• A)The United States accounts for roughly 85 percent of stock market capitalization worldwide.
• B)The United States accounts for roughly 50 percent of stock market capitalization worldwide.
• C)The United States accounts for roughly 25 percent of stock market capitalization.
• D)It is expected that the United States will increase its percentage of stock market capitalization in the world over time.

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