Societies are willing to make large financial investments in tertiary education because an educated population __________.
A. is a key to economic growth in a world economy that is increasingly based on information, technology, and services
B. is key to military defense and the development of arms
C. is key to a democratic government and buffers a nation from radical thought
D. allows for a greater degree of homogeneity, unity, and an appreciation of diversity
Answer: A
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