The New Country Joining the EU at the Beginning of 2014

question 12

Multiple Choice

The new country joining the EU at the beginning of 2014 is:

• A) Slovakia.
• B) Estonia.
• C) Latvia.
• D) Slovenia.
• E) Cyprus.

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Definitions:

Defined Benefit Pension

A type of pension plan where an employer promises a specified monthly benefit upon retirement, which is predetermined by a formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.

Defined Contribution Plan

A retirement plan where contributions are defined, but the eventual payout depends on the investment's success.

Investment Risk

The possibility that an investment's actual return will differ from the expected return, including the potential loss of some or all of the original investment.

Global Consumption Smoothing

An economic principle that suggests individuals can optimize their lifetime well-being by spreading consumption over their lifetime, influencing savings and investments.