Two layers of purpose: First, what is Burr’s purpose in saying these words? Second, what is the playwright’s purpose in opening the song with these lines?

he risk-return relationship. generally, the higher the potential return of an investment, the higher the risk. there is no guarantee that you will actually get a higher return by accepting more risk. diversification enables you to reduce the risk of your portfolio without sacrificing potential returns.

explanation:

c. businesses/firms & government

b. shared language, culture, and ethnicity