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According to the passage, which of the following is not a measure that can help reduce within- and between-country inequality?

  • Reducing government spending on public services (correct)
  • Implementing social protection measures
  • Investing in education and skills development
  • Combating discrimination and supporting marginalized groups
  • What is the primary goal of the policies and actions mentioned in the passage?

  • To ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome (correct)
  • To achieve income growth for the bottom 40% of the population
  • To improve the regulation and monitoring of global financial markets
  • To facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration of people
  • Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a measure to reduce inequality?

  • Strengthening the implementation of regulations on global financial markets
  • Increasing government subsidies for large corporations (correct)
  • Implementing fiscal, wage and social protection policies
  • Increasing representation and voice for developing countries in global economic and financial institutions
  • What is the target mentioned in the passage for reducing the transaction costs of migrant remittances by 2030?

    <p>Both b and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a type of country that should receive greater official development assistance and financial flows?

    <p>High-income countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original plan for the landfill in Osaki, Japan when it reached capacity?

    <p>To build an incinerator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of people face a lack of opportunities and discrimination according to the passage?

    <p>Older persons, migrants, and refugees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people reported being discriminated against on at least one ground of discrimination prohibited by international human rights law?

    <p>One in five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which group is disproportionately affected by discrimination?

    <p>Women and people with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is needed to tackle discriminatory practices and hate speech?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what has the COVID-19 pandemic caused?

    <p>The largest rise in between-country inequality in three decades</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest is needed to reduce inequality?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the consequences of inequality?

    <p>It breeds crime, disease, and environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest as a potential impact of COVID-19 on inequality?

    <p>It may have reversed the positive trend of falling within-country inequality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a measure to reduce inequality?

    <p>Promoting privatization of public services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups are specifically mentioned as facing persistent inequality?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of excluding people from the chance for a better life, according to the text?

    <p>It hinders sustainable development and makes the planet worse for all</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups are specifically mentioned as lacking access to healthcare, according to the text?

    <p>Women and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

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