The Shape of the Population Pyramid for a Less Developed

question 41

Multiple Choice

The shape of the population pyramid for a less developed country, such as Nigeria, would

• A) have a large base and a small top.
• B) have a large top and a small base.
• C) have a small base and top but a large middle.
• D) be a box-like shape.

---

Definitions:

Closely Held

Closely held companies are usually small, owned by a small number of people, typically managers and their common shares are not actively traded.

Primary Market Transactions

Deals that occur in the primary market, where new securities are issued and sold by companies or governments directly to investors, raising capital.

Stock Exchanges

Marketplaces where securities, such as stocks and bonds, are bought and sold by investors.

Issuing Companies

Companies or entities that offer securities, such as stocks or bonds, to the public for the purpose of raising capital.