Why did the railroad industry raise rates even though multiple companies were
involved in the industry to offer
competition?
A. because the overhead in the railroad business was so
high
B. because there was no other efficient long-distance
transportation and demand was high
C. because people were staying home and it was an effort
to stimulate the market for travel
D. because times were hard and these businesses were just
trying to survive

23. (09.09 mc) which of the following statements are most likely to be true of women in both developing and developed countries? (4 points) i. women earn only a percentage of the wages that men earn for the same job. ii. women and men perform an equal share of the domestic duties. iii. women are more likely to work in primary and secondary economic sectors. iv. women and men are given similar opportunities for advancement at work. i only iii only i and iv ii and iii i, iii, and iv 24. (09.09 mc) which of the following countries is most likely to have a high gender-related development index (gdi) and a low gender empowerment measurement (gem)? (4 points) india mali saudi arabia norway united states