Which of the following is true today of the developed world?
A) Developed countries are hard-pressed to maintain their current levels of public assistance
B) In the last two years, most developed countries have increased their social safety nets
C) In the past, slow economic growth did not permit rich countries to finance generous programs
D) In recent years economic growth has increased, whereas the percentage of people needing public assistance has decreased
E) None of the above is true
Question 2
Which of the following regions has life expectancy that is comparable to developed regions?
A) Latin America
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) South Asia
D) Southeast Asia
E) Southwest Asia