Which of the Following Countries Have Better Retirement Benefits and More

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following countries have better retirement benefits and more job security than the United States?

• A) France and Germany.
• B) China and India.
• C) Canada and Mexico.
• D) No other countries do.

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Definitions:

Maturity Matching Principle

This principle suggests that the duration of assets and liabilities in a company's portfolio should be aligned, meaning short-term assets should be financed with short-term liabilities, and long-term assets with long-term liabilities.

Long-term Funding

Financing obtained for a period longer than a year, used for acquiring assets, structural projects, or significant investments.

Short-term Funding

Financing obtained for a period of one year or less, often used to manage the day-to-day operational costs of a business.

JIT Inventory

Just-In-Time Inventory; a management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules.