Box 42: the Price of Migration for Women from the Philippines

question 4

Multiple Choice

Box. 4.2: The Price of Migration for Women from the Philippines: Many Filipina women have found a large international demand for their service as caregivers to children and to the elderly. Most country policies are not as generous as _________________ to provide Filipina women employment opportunities to offer caregiver services to children and the elderly.

• A) United States
• B) Norway
• C) Canada
• D) South Africa

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Definitions:

Short-term Investments

Monetary resources anticipated to be turned into cash or disposed of in the span of one year.

Operating Cycle

The amount of time it takes for a company to purchase inventory, sell the products, and collect cash from customers.

Held-to-maturity Debt Security

A classification for debt securities which the investor has the intent and ability to hold until they mature.

Amortized

The process of spreading out loan payments over time in equal installments, covering both principal and interest.