Between year-end 2002 and 2005, the value of the United States equity markets as a percentage of the total world equity markets has:

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According to the given information, the value of the U.S. equity market has slightly decreased from about 51% to 48% of the total developed market between year-end 2002 and 2005. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A is not correct because it suggests a 100% increase which is not supported by the information provided. Option B is also incorrect because it states that the U.S. equity market increased from 35% to 42% of the total developed market, but the information only provides data on the total world equity markets. Option C is also not correct because it suggests a significant decrease from 53% to 33% which is not supported by the information provided.

Between Year-End 2002 and 2005, the Value of the United