According to the Text,societies Are Willing to Make Large Financial

question 241

Multiple Choice

According to the text,societies are willing to make large financial investments in tertiary education because an educated population ____.

• A) is a key to economic growth in a world economy that is increasingly based on information, technology, and services
• B) is key to military defense and the development of arms
• C) is key to a democratic government and buffers a nation from radical thought
• D) allows for a greater degree of homogeneity, unity, and an appreciation of diversity

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