"<span>When housing prices fall, consumers are more likely to </span>default<span> on their home loans, causing banks to lose money. Also, home equity dries up, meaning that consumers have fewer funds available for spending, saving, investing or paying down their debts. Sometimes, banks are even forced to shut down."</span><span>
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<h2>*<em>Hello there!*~</em></h2>
<em>The question: </em>
<em>From 1990-2004, China's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at an average rate of 10% each year, higher than any other country in the world. Other than natural resources, China has increased production of electronic and data processing equipment, as well as medical and optical equipment. Which statistic would BEST explain China's ability to improve its economy so much for such a long period of time?</em>
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<em>a life expectancy of over 74 years of age
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<em>military spending is 4.3% of GDP each year
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<em>mandatory levels of education and a 91% literacy rate
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<em>people under the age of 15 years are 20% of the population</em>
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<em>The answer: </em>
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<em>A) a life expectancy of over 74 years of age
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<em>*Hopes this helps!*~</em>
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<em>Darlington~</em>
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believed in so many things before the rise of Islam. They believed in
many gods, they say spirits in the moon and stars, in the rocks, which
marked the way through the desert. They considered many places as holy.
Hope it helps - Marvint03
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