The Example of the Island of Naru, Where a Valuable

question 4

Multiple Choice

The example of the island of Naru, where a valuable deposit of phosphate was discovered in the early 1900s, offers the lesson that

• A)globalization and increased exports lead to higher incomes for local residents.
• B)natural resources lead to expanded, sustainable income for local residents.
• C)an open economy and world trade do not always lead to sustainable economic growth.
• D)globalization and open economies lead to poorer local economies.

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