What is the common goal of cooperative and solidarity associations as mentioned in the introduction?

• To provide general information and accounting processes

• To promote social development and satisfy member needs

• To regulate associations in Costa Rica

• To promote savings and financial management

Which of the following is NOT listed as a topic presented in the document?

• Types of associations in Costa Rica

• Accounting processes such as Surplus of the period

• The history of economic crises

• Dividend reserve

How are members of cooperative associations in Costa Rica able to control the cooperative?

• Based on their capital contribution

• Through democratic control regardless of capital contribution

• By the number of shares they hold

• Through a board of directors

Under which law are cooperatives regulated in Costa Rica?

• Law No. 4179, Ley de Asociaciones Cooperativas

• Law No. 3147, Ley de Cooperativas

• Law No. 4917, Ley de Asociaciones Solidarias

• Law No. 4179, Ley de Asociaciones Solidarias

Who had the brilliant idea of working cooperatively between employers and employees during the Industrial Revolution?

• Adam Smith

• Karl Marx

• Robert Owen

• John Stuart Mill

What is considered the pillar of cooperatives?

• Equality

• Democracy

• Responsibility

• Equity

What does equality in a cooperative enterprise ensure?

• Equal pay for all members

• Equal voting rights and voice in decisions

• Equal share of profits regardless of contribution

• Equal responsibility for all members

What is the purpose of solidarity in cooperative enterprises?

• To ensure all members have equal pay

• To provide mutual financial support

• To work together to be more than a company where capital is contributed

• To distribute profits equally among all members

What is the main benefit of cooperatives allowing people to take control of their future economies?

• Increased individual wealth

• Economic and social benefits remain in the community

• Elimination of competition

• Guaranteed employment for life

What is one of the main objectives of cooperative enterprises according to Law No. 4179, Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica?

• To maximize profits for shareholders

• To promote the full development of man by offering a mechanism of organized participation for the country's workers

• To focus solely on international trade and export

• To prioritize individual interests over community interests