Which of the Following Statements About Third World Economies Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Third World economies is most accurate?

• A) The poorest regions of the developing world (South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa) continue to grow at a slower rate than other regions do.
• B) All of the developing regions have fairly similar incomes (GDP) per capita.
• C) In most countries half the population does not live beyond the age of 40.
• D) South Asia had the most rapid rate of economic growth in the past decade.
• E) After years of growth, gains in education have leveled off.

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