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Which concept describes the strategy of distributing investments across various financial categories to effectively manage potential risks?
Which concept describes the strategy of distributing investments across various financial categories to effectively manage potential risks?
- Intergenerational transfer
- Dynastic wealth
- Asset allocation (correct)
- Wealth accumulation
In a society characterized by meritocracy, what is the primary determinant of an individual's success and social standing?
In a society characterized by meritocracy, what is the primary determinant of an individual's success and social standing?
- Political influence and social networking
- Geographic location and community ties
- Inherited wealth and family connections
- Ability, skills, and individual effort (correct)
What distinguishes relative inequality from absolute inequality?
What distinguishes relative inequality from absolute inequality?
- Relative inequality applies only to developed nations, while absolute inequality applies to developing nations.
- Relative inequality measures the total wealth gap, while absolute inequality measures the gap in opportunities.
- Relative inequality focuses on proportional differences in wealth distribution, while absolute inequality measures actual wealth differences. (correct)
- Relative inequality is concerned with income disparities, while absolute inequality is concerned with wealth disparities.
Which of the following best describes the concept of dynastic wealth?
Which of the following best describes the concept of dynastic wealth?
What is the primary goal of financial diversification?
What is the primary goal of financial diversification?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies intergenerational transfer?
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies intergenerational transfer?
In the context of wealth inequality, which factor is most directly associated with the concept of aristocracy?
In the context of wealth inequality, which factor is most directly associated with the concept of aristocracy?
Which concept is most closely associated with the gradual increase of financial resources over a period of time?
Which concept is most closely associated with the gradual increase of financial resources over a period of time?
What is a key difference between inheritance and meritocracy in determining an individual's economic status?
What is a key difference between inheritance and meritocracy in determining an individual's economic status?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of significant wealth inequality within a society?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of significant wealth inequality within a society?
Flashcards
Inheritance
Inheritance
Wealth, property, or money passed down from one generation to another.
Wealth accumulation
Wealth accumulation
The process of increasing financial assets over time.
Meritocracy
Meritocracy
A system where individuals succeed based on ability and effort.
Aristocracy
Aristocracy
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Intergenerational transfer
Intergenerational transfer
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Wealth inequality
Wealth inequality
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Dynastic wealth
Dynastic wealth
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Asset allocation
Asset allocation
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Financial diversification
Financial diversification
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Relative vs. absolute inequality
Relative vs. absolute inequality
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Study Notes
- Inheritance is the transfer of wealth, property, or money from one generation to the next.
- Wealth accumulation refers to the process of increasing financial assets over time.
- Meritocracy is a system where success is determined by ability and effort, rather than privilege.
- Aristocracy refers to a privileged ruling class, where status is often determined by birth rather than achievement.
- Intergenerational transfer is the passing of wealth, assets, or property from one generation to another.
- Wealth inequality is the unequal distribution of assets and financial resources within a society.
- Dynastic wealth is wealth that is passed down through multiple generations, creating long-lasting economic advantages.
- Asset allocation is a strategy of distributing investments across different financial categories to manage risk.
- Financial diversification involves spreading investments across different assets to minimize financial risk.
- Relative inequality refers to differences in proportion, while absolute inequality focuses on actual differences in wealth amounts.
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