Typically, Gross National Income per person (GNI/person) is used as an indicator of a country’s prosperity and wealth. What is the relationship between GNI/person and Life Expectancy in developed countries, such as the United States?

A. People living in a developed country with a relatively high GNI/person have much longer life expectancy. B. People living in a developed country with an average GNI/person have slightly longer life expectancy. C. People living in a developed country with a relatively low GNI/person have much shorter life expectancy. D. People living in a developed country with a relatively high GNI/person have slightly shorter life expectancy. E. When comparing among developed countries, there is no strong correlation between GNI/Person and life expectancy.

How can the distribution of income and income inequality be measured within a society?

A. Compare the Gross National Income per person of the top 20% with the bottom 20%. B. Ask employers of large companies if there is perceived income equality in the workplace. C. Compare the income of the top 20% most productive workers with the income of the bottom 20% least productive workers. D. Interview workers in the middle of the income earnings scale to determine if they observe income inequality. E. Compare taxes paid by workers at the top 20% income bracket with the taxes paid by the bottom 20%.

Within the U.S., which pregnancy-associated health issue would you predict to be higher with lower-income families?

A. Infant mortality before the first birthday. B. Rate of pre-term births. C. Maternal mortality. D. A., B. and C. are all correct choices. E. None of the above.

Which of the following factors did not contribute to the substantial global economic growth and to the reduction of world poverty in the past 50 years?

A. Globalization and free trade B. Free trade and property rights C. Property rights and the rule of law D. Lower population growth and tighter immigration laws E. Globalization and entrepreneurialship

Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes how income distribution affects society?

A. Income inequality has no impact on the standard of living of people in rich countries. B. Economic growth makes income more equally distributed among people. C. Economic growth in a country does not imply higher standard of living of each individual in the country. D. Income inequality is the reason why some countries are rich and some countries are poor. E. Income equality increases obesity, decreases life expectancy, and lowers infant mortality.

I know how global events may affect my career or job prospects. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree

I know about key global challenges. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree

I am curious about what happens in other parts of the world. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree

How many countries can you list from each of the following regions: Africa, Asia, Europe and South America? A. None from all four regions B. One or two from some of the regions C. Two from each of the four regions D. Three from each of the four regions E. Four or more from each of the four regions

I am studying and desire to speak a second language or already speak more than one language. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree