Corrina Is Concerned Because She Learned That Her 13-Year-Old Son

question 2

Multiple Choice

Corrina is concerned because she learned that her 13-year-old son, Henry, and her 17-year-old son, Hector, were caught drinking. Are either of these teenagers likely to become addicted to alcohol?

• A) Yes, Hector is likely to be addicted to alcohol as an adult.
• B) Yes, Henry is likely to be addicted to alcohol as an adult.
• C) Both boys will be addicted and continue drug use into adulthood.
• D) Neither boy; these are both cases of adolescent experimentation.

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Poor Countries

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Catch-Up Effect

The property whereby countries that start off poor tend to grow more rapidly than countries that start off rich

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The percentage increase in the market value of the goods and services produced by an economy over time, typically measured on an annual basis.

Saving Rate

The proportion of disposable income that is saved rather than spent on consumption of goods and services.