Senator Noitall Says That in Order to Help Poor Countries

question 175

Multiple Choice

Senator Noitall says that in order to help poor countries develop, Canada should (1) prevent Canadian corporations from investing in poor countries because they take profits that the poor countries should have; (2) not import goods from poor countries that use child labour; (3) work to promote political stability in poor countries; and (4) reduce poor countries' reliance on market forces in their economies. Which of these ideas is likely to help poor countries grow?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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