Entries by Daphne Hanson

International trade model

Why was the international trade model a logical option for Hong Kong and Singapore? A.Both were largely dependent on British investment. B. Both had some of the lowest labor costs globally. C. Both lacked natural resources and open land. D. Both benefited from increased demand for electronics. E. Both were too small to support self-sufficiency.

Gender Inequality Index

According to the United Nations’ Gender Inequality Index (GII), which percentages are used to measure female empowerment? A. women who have fewer than two children and women who have completed high school B. women in elected office and women with university degrees C. women in executive positions and women with university degrees D. women in […]

Adolescent fertility rates

Differences in adolescent fertility rates between developed countries with low rates and developing countries with high rates are most influenced by A.access to health care. B. use of contraceptives. C. rise in education levels. D. the practice of abstinence. E. rise in literacy rates.