Although it is agreed that China is rapidly modernizing its army, there is some doubt surrounding the exact amount it is spending. The research institute ‘PIPPI’, submits that the annual Chinese defense spending has risen from almost $31 billion in 2000 to over $120 billion in 2010. This figure is almost double the official figure published by the Chinese government, who fail to include other areas such as research and development in the official figure each year. In 2010, the United States government spent around $400 billion on military defense. Based on the current level of military growth, statistics suggest that China’s defense spending could overtake America’s by 2030. In addition to military spending, China’s army continues to enjoy the largest number of people within the ranks of its army than any other country.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"It is known that the Chinese government leave areas such as ‘research’ and ‘development’ from their official figures, however, this would also suggest that other areas of spending are also omitted from the official figure."

Although it is agreed that China is rapidly modernizing its army, there is some doubt surrounding the exact amount it is spending. The research institute ‘PIPPI’, submits that the annual Chinese defense spending has risen from almost $31 billion in 2000 to over $120 billion in 2010. This figure is almost double the official figure published by the Chinese government, who fail to include other areas such as research and development in the official figure each year. In 2010, the United States government spent around $400 billion on military defense. Based on the current level of military growth, statistics suggest that China’s defense spending could overtake America’s by 2030. In addition to military spending, China’s army continues to enjoy the largest number of people within the ranks of its army than any other country.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The Chinese government omits several key areas from its official spending figures, in areas such as military spending, agriculture, human rights and law."

Although it is agreed that China is rapidly modernizing its army, there is some doubt surrounding the exact amount it is spending. The research institute ‘PIPPI’, submits that the annual Chinese defense spending has risen from almost $31 billion in 2000 to over $120 billion in 2010. This figure is almost double the official figure published by the Chinese government, who fail to include other areas such as research and development in the official figure each year. In 2010, the United States government spent around $400 billion on military defense. Based on the current level of military growth, statistics suggest that China’s defense spending could overtake America’s by 2030. In addition to military spending, China’s army continues to enjoy the largest number of people within the ranks of its army than any other country.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"If there are any anomalies between the published figures on military spending and the actual figure spent, this is merely a clerical error."

Although it is agreed that China is rapidly modernizing its army, there is some doubt surrounding the exact amount it is spending. The research institute ‘PIPPI’, submits that the annual Chinese defense spending has risen from almost $31 billion in 2000 to over $120 billion in 2010. This figure is almost double the official figure published by the Chinese government, who fail to include other areas such as research and development in the official figure each year. In 2010, the United States government spent around $400 billion on military defense. Based on the current level of military growth, statistics suggest that China’s defense spending could overtake America’s by 2030. In addition to military spending, China’s army continues to enjoy the largest number of people within the ranks of its army than any other country.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"In 2010 the United States of America spent less on its military defences than the Chinese government."

Turkey is a surprising addition to the list of rapidly developing economies; with a GDP increase of 8.5% in the year 2011 alone. However, such rapid growth leaves worries regarding possible side-effects. For instance, in 2011 Turkey’s rate of inflation was well above that of its peers. Secondly, there is increasing concern regarding Turkey’s growing dependency on foreign capital. A large portion of the Turkish banking system is part-owned by banks within the Eurozone. As the single currency falters, such a dependency raises questions about the stability of Turkish growth.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"There are concerns that Turkey’s development is at risk of faltering in the years after 2011."

Turkey is a surprising addition to the list of rapidly developing economies; with a GDP increase of 8.5% in the year 2011 alone. However, such rapid growth leaves worries regarding possible side-effects. For instance, in 2011 Turkey’s rate of inflation was well above that of its peers. Secondly, there is increasing concern regarding Turkey’s growing dependency on foreign capital. A large portion of the Turkish banking system is part-owned by banks within the Eurozone. As the single currency falters, such a dependency raises questions about the stability of Turkish growth.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"As Turkish banks are part-owned by those in the Eurozone, they may suffer if the European banks face financial difficulty."

Turkey is a surprising addition to the list of rapidly developing economies; with a GDP increase of 8.5% in the year 2011 alone. However, such rapid growth leaves worries regarding possible side-effects. For instance, in 2011 Turkey’s rate of inflation was well above that of its peers. Secondly, there is increasing concern regarding Turkey’s growing dependency on foreign capital. A large portion of the Turkish banking system is part-owned by banks within the Eurozone. As the single currency falters, such a dependency raises questions about the stability of Turkish growth.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The Turkish banks are part-owned by European banks as this provides greater variation to the market and extra finance to the economy."

Turkey is a surprising addition to the list of rapidly developing economies; with a GDP increase of 8.5% in the year 2011 alone. However, such rapid growth leaves worries regarding possible side-effects. For instance, in 2011 Turkey’s rate of inflation was well above that of its peers. Secondly, there is increasing concern regarding Turkey’s growing dependency on foreign capital. A large portion of the Turkish banking system is part-owned by banks within the Eurozone. As the single currency falters, such a dependency raises questions about the stability of Turkish growth.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"Turkish banks are part owned by European banks as this provides greater economic links with the Eurozone, helping their ascension into the European Union."

Turkey is a surprising addition to the list of rapidly developing economies; with a GDP increase of 8.5% in the year 2011 alone. However, such rapid growth leaves worries regarding possible side-effects. For instance, in 2011 Turkey’s rate of inflation was well above that of its peers. Secondly, there is increasing concern regarding Turkey’s growing dependency on foreign capital. A large portion of the Turkish banking system is part-owned by banks within the Eurozone. As the single currency falters, such a dependency raises questions about the stability of Turkish growth.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The Turkish economy was surprisingly stagnant in 2011."

Some people think that prospective employees should include a photograph with their application form. Such practice has traditionally been criticised for allowing more attractive individuals to get ahead in their career over ‘plain’ colleagues. However, one study demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Ruffle, the creator of this study, attributes his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be unintelligent. Ruffle submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection model employed by the Belgian public sector, where CVs are anonymous and candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on CVs. Such a model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’ says that more attractive women are less capable of being intelligent."

Some people think that prospective employees should include a photograph with their application form. Such practice has traditionally been criticised for allowing more attractive individuals to get ahead in their career over ‘plain’ colleagues. However, one study demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Ruffle, the creator of this study, attributes his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be unintelligent. Ruffle submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection model employed by the Belgian public sector, where CVs are anonymous and candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on CVs. Such a model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The model of selecting future employees adopted by the Belgian public sector aims to reduce discrimination based on appearance and gender."

Some people think that prospective employees should include a photograph with their application form. Such practice has traditionally been criticised for allowing more attractive individuals to get ahead in their career over ‘plain’ colleagues. However, one study demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Ruffle, the creator of this study, attributes his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be unintelligent. Ruffle submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection model employed by the Belgian public sector, where CVs are anonymous and candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on CVs. Such a model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Belgian public sector has helped to eliminate discrimination in the Belgian public sector."

Some people think that prospective employees should include a photograph with their application form. Such practice has traditionally been criticised for allowing more attractive individuals to get ahead in their career over ‘plain’ colleagues. However, one study demonstrates that this is, in fact, untrue. Ruffle, the creator of this study, attributes his findings to the ‘dumb-blonde hypothesis’- that beautiful women are thought to be unintelligent. Ruffle submits that companies would be better advised adopting the selection model employed by the Belgian public sector, where CVs are anonymous and candidate names, gender and photographs are not allowed to be included on CVs. Such a model allows the candidate to be selected on factors relevant to the role applied for.

Analyse the following sentence and decide on its degree of truth based on the text.

"The method of selecting future employees adopted by the Belgian public sector has had the effect of increasing discrimination based on appearance within the Belgian public sector."

Monarchic nations, i.e. those with royal families, differ from republican nations in several ways. An example of this difference is that citizens of monarchic nations pay more tax than citizens of republican nations.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"The governments of monarchic nations are responsible for setting tax rates on their citizens."

Monarchic nations, i.e. those with royal families, differ from republican nations in several ways. An example of this difference is that citizens of monarchic nations pay more tax than citizens of republican nations.

Decide whether the assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

Republican nations do not have a royal family.

Monarchic nations, i.e. those with royal families, differ from republican nations in several ways. An example of this difference is that citizens of monarchic nations pay more tax than citizens of republican nations.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"The only types of nation are monarchic and republican."

Monarchic nations, i.e. those with royal families, differ from republican nations in several ways. An example of this difference is that citizens of monarchic nations pay more tax than citizens of republican nations.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"A monarchic nation cannot be a republican nation."

In 2008, the President of the USA promised to prevent the country entering economic depression, but he failed because at the beginning of 2012, over 12 million USA citizens were unemployed.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Unemployment is an indicator of economic depression."

In 2008, the President of the USA promised to prevent the country entering economic depression, but he failed because at the beginning of 2012, over 12 million USA citizens were unemployed.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"The number of USA citizens out of work ought to be less than 12 million."

In 2008, the President of the USA promised to prevent the country entering economic depression, but he failed because at the beginning of 2012, over 12 million USA citizens were unemployed.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Presidents should stick to their promises."

Chilean students were right in 2012 to stage protests demanding that university education in Chile should be made free.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Some Universities outside of Chile are free."

Chilean students were right in 2012 to stage protests demanding that university education in Chile should be made free.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Staging protests will influence the costs of Chilean university education."

Chilean students were right in 2012 to stage protests demanding that university education in Chile should be made free.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Chilean students cannot afford to pay fees for university education."

Chilean students were right in 2012 to stage protests demanding that university education in Chile should be made free.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Chilean students want to attend university."

Charities don’t have to charge VAT to customers, which means charity bookshops can charge lower prices than those charged by second-hand bookshops which are not registered as a charity.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Charities pay less tax than non-charities."

Charities don’t have to charge VAT to customers, which means charity bookshops can charge lower prices than those charged by second-hand bookshops which are not registered as a charity.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"Customers prefer to pay lower prices."

Charities don’t have to charge VAT to customers, which means charity bookshops can charge lower prices than those charged by second-hand bookshops which are not registered as a charity.

Decide whether assumption is taken for granted in the following statement or not.

"VAT increases the price customers pay for things."

In an attempt to cut expenses, an organisation disbanded its IT department and outsourced its IT function to a business process outsourcing company. In doing so the company has managed to save 20% on its IT function expenditure.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Outsourcing functions to business process outsourcing companies will cut expenses."

In an attempt to cut expenses, an organisation disbanded its IT department and outsourced its IT function to a business process outsourcing company. In doing so the company has managed to save 20% on its IT function expenditure.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The aim of this company’s outsourcing was to make the organisation more profitable."

In an attempt to cut expenses, an organisation disbanded its IT department and outsourced its IT function to a business process outsourcing company. In doing so the company has managed to save 20% on its IT function expenditure.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The outsourced IT function has saved the organisation 1/5th on their IT function expenditure compared to the in-house IT function."

Sarah owns a new company. New companies are more likely to fail than well-established companies. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Sarah’s company will fail."

Sarah owns a new company. New companies are more likely to fail than well-established companies. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Sarah’s company is more likely to fail than a well-established company."

Sarah owns a new company. New companies are more likely to fail than well-established companies. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Well-established companies are more likely to succeed than new companies."

Statistics have shown that companies selling baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, are more likely to be successful if they are advertised as French or Belgian. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"French and Belgian products are more expensive."

Statistics have shown that companies selling baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, are more likely to be successful if they are advertised as French or Belgian. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"French and Belgian baked goods must taste better."

Statistics have shown that companies selling baked goods, such as cakes and pastries, are more likely to be successful if they are advertised as French or Belgian. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"It is a sound business model to advertise baked goods as 'French' or 'Belgian' as this is more likely to result in successful sales."

May 2012 had the highest level of rainfall on record for the preceding fifty years. Predictions of rainfall are rarely accurate. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"It rained more than expected in May 2012."

May 2012 had the highest level of rainfall on record for the preceding fifty years. Predictions of rainfall are rarely accurate. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The rainfall in May 2012 was greater than in May 2011."

May 2012 had the highest level of rainfall on record for the preceding fifty years. Predictions of rainfall are rarely accurate. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"May is usually dry."

Facebook was launched on the American stock market in May 2012. However, statistics suggest that several previously high-performing companies, such as Pandora, Groupon and LinkedIn fell in value after they were launched on the American stock market. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"It is possible that Facebook will also drop in value after May 2012."

Facebook was launched on the American stock market in May 2012. However, statistics suggest that several previously high-performing companies, such as Pandora, Group on and LinkedIn fell in value after they were launched on the American stock market. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Social networking sites perform badly once they become publicly listed on the stock market."

Facebook was launched on the American stock market in May 2012. However, statistics suggest that several previously high-performing companies, such as Pandora, Group on and LinkedIn fell in value after they were launched on the American stock market. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"All companies decrease in value when first launched on the American stock market."

There are currently three problems facing the financial sector. Firstly, bankers are no longer seen as reliable or trustworthy. Secondly, executives of financial institutions are seen by the general public as being overpaid. Finally, it is difficult to regulate the financial sector. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Banks have never been trusted by the general public."

There are currently three problems facing the financial sector. Firstly, bankers are no longer seen as reliable or trustworthy. Secondly, executives of financial institutions are seen by the general public as being overpaid. Finally, it is difficult to regulate the financial sector. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Reliability is no longer an issue when considering the failings of the financial sector."

There are currently three problems facing the financial sector. Firstly, bankers are no longer seen as reliable or trustworthy. Secondly, executives of financial institutions are seen by the general public as being overpaid. Finally, it is difficult to regulate the financial sector. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Overpaying financial executives may contribute to problems facing the financial sector."

Coley is a company that produces scented candles, using only natural products. Coley is against testing on animals and does not use pesticides in any of its products. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The scent from Coley’s candles is made from fruits and berries."

Coley is a company that produces scented candles, using only natural products. Coley is against testing on animals and does not use pesticides in any of its products. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Coley’s products are unlikely to contain man-made setting agents."

Coley is a company that produces scented candles, using only natural products. Coley is against testing on animals and does not use pesticides in any of its products. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Coley’s products are likely to be more expensive."

The Tapoloa Club is a Hawaiian-themed night club in central London. Its most popular drink is the Volcano, which emits sparks and flames. The Tapoloa Club also offers a range of cocktails in perverse containers such as pineapples and coconuts, such as the ‘Coconut Express’ and the ‘Pineapple Pick-Up’ respectively. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The ‘Coconut Express’ is the second most popular drink sold by the Tapoloa Club."

The Tapoloa Club is a Hawaiian-themed night club in central London. Its most popular drink is the Volcano, which emits sparks and flames. The Tapoloa Club also offers a range of cocktails in perverse containers such as pineapples and coconuts, such as the ‘Coconut Express’ and the ‘Pineapple Pick-Up’ respectively. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"All themed clubs in London sell unusual drinks."

The Tapoloa Club is a Hawaiian-themed night club in central London. Its most popular drink is the Volcano, which emits sparks and flames. The Tapoloa Club also offers a range of cocktails in perverse containers such as pineapples and coconuts, such as the ‘Coconut Express’ and the ‘Pineapple Pick-Up’ respectively. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The “Coconut Express” is contained in a pineapple, and the 'Pineapple Pick-Up' is contained in a coconut."

The British National Library has the largest collection of publicly-owned books in the United Kingdom. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"There might be a larger collection of books in the United Kingdom."

The British National Library has the largest collection of publicly-owned books in the United Kingdom. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"There might be a larger collection of publicly-owned books in the United Kingdom."

The British National Library has the largest collection of publicly-owned books in the United Kingdom. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The British National Library is in the United Kingdom."

People with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) earn an income on average 70% higher than people with just an undergraduate degree. MBA students from top business schools earn an income on average 50% higher than the average income of people with MBAs.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"If a person obtains an MBA, their income will increase."

People with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) earn an income on average 70% higher than people with just an undergraduate degree. MBA students from top business schools earn an income on average 50% higher than the average income of people with MBAs.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"If a person obtains an MBA from a top business school, their income will be higher than that of the average MBA graduate."

People with a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) earn an income on average 70% higher than people with just an undergraduate degree. MBA students from top business schools earn an income on average 50% higher than the average income of people with MBAs.

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"The average income of an MBA graduate from a top business school is over double that of the average income of a person holding only an undergraduate degree."

Hannah has been a solicitor for three years. She works for a law firm in central London and has hopes of being promoted. To be promoted in Hannah’s firm, employees must have at least four years’ experience practising as a solicitor. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"Hannah cannot be promoted because she doesn’t have enough experience."

Hannah has been a solicitor for three years. She works for a law firm in central London and has hopes of being promoted. To be promoted in Hannah’s firm, employees must have at least four years’ experience practising as a solicitor. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"We cannot know whether Hannah can be promoted or not."

Hannah has been a solicitor for three years. She works for a law firm in central London and has hopes of being promoted. To be promoted in Hannah’s firm, employees must have at least four years’ experience practising as a solicitor. Therefore:

Decide whether conclusion follows from the statement provided or not.

"In 3 years’ time, assuming that Hannah has not been promoted, she will be over qualified for her current position."

Should companies downsize their work-forces to decrease expenses and maximize profits?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, downsizing will protect the company from bankruptcy in hard economic times."

Should companies downsize their work-forces to decrease expenses and maximize profits?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, companies have no obligation to employ more people than it can handle."

Should companies downsize their work-forces to decrease expenses and maximize profits?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, downsizing leads to demoralization of the workforce and causes a drop in employee productivity."

Should companies downsize their work-forces to decrease expenses and maximize profits?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, companies which have no control over the size of their workforce will be highly vulnerable to economic climates and market changes."

Should university-level education be free to all students?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No. Too much education can lead to over-qualification, and therefore unemployment."

Should university-level education be free to all students?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, having a highly qualified workforce ensures high levels of employee productivity in organisations."

Should university-level education be free to all students?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, research has shown that students that are not required to pay tuition fees; tend to slack off more and learn less during their degree."

Should employers allow all staff the option of flexi-time working hours?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, giving staff greater flexibility will improve their work-life balance, and therefore their productivity."

Should employers allow all staff the option of flexi-time working hours?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, organisations that value their staff are on average more productive and show lower staff turnover. "

Should employers allow all staff the option of flexi-time working hours?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, flexi time leads to employees working fewer hours. Working fewer hours will decrease an employee’s exposure to the workplace, making career progression harder and leading to a less experienced workforce."

Should governments implement a minimum wage, outlining a minimum amount an employee is to be paid per hour?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, the existence of minimum wages is a key part of a civilized society."

Should governments implement a minimum wage, outlining a minimum amount an employee is to be paid per hour?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, countries that do not have a minimum wage are often impoverished and dysfunctional."

Should governments implement a minimum wage, outlining a minimum amount an employee is to be paid per hour?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, minimum wage leads to under-employment by forcing companies to take on staff part time, as they cannot afford to hire them on a full time basis."

Should banks and financial institutions be obligated to engage in socially-responsible investing?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, engaging in socially responsible investing leads to a happier and more fulfilled workforce compared to banks which do not engage in socially-responsible investing."

Should banks and financial institutions be obligated to engage in socially-responsible investing?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, banks are for-profit institutions and have no obligation to social issues."

Should banks and financial institutions be obligated to engage in socially-responsible investing?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, focusing on social responsibility detracts from the aim of making money, which is the most important endeavor for banks, and leads to a decrease in revenue and profit."

Should banks and financial institutions be obligated to engage in socially-responsible investing?

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, over-regulation in the financial sector leads to decreased opportunities and therefore lower profits."

Should all members of the European Union join the Euro-zone and adopt the euro?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, countries may find it difficult to adapt to a new currency."

Should all members of the European Union join the Euro-zone and adopt the euro?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, the function of the European Union is to form a single currency union."

Should all members of the European Union join the Euro-zone and adopt the euro?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, greater economic unity between countries improves foreign relations between those member countries, which in turn make each country stronger. "

Should all members of the European Union join the Euro-zone and adopt the euro?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, instability of one Euro-zone country could cause the whole Euro-zone to become unstable, disrupting the economies of all countries that use the euro. "

Should governments be engaging in space exploration research?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, the money spent on these programs could be used to increase funding for education and healthcare, which would lead to increasing the quality of life for a country’s people."

Should governments be engaging in space exploration research?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"No, countries have collectively spent trillions of dollars on space exploration research already."

Should governments be engaging in space exploration research?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, space exploration has led to numerous discoveries and ushered in the space age."

Should governments be engaging in space exploration research?.

Consider if the following argument is strong or weak.

"Yes, the findings of these space exploration research and development programs have been successfully applied to industry, boosting the economies of the host country."