State-Centered Theories Argue That

question 85

Multiple Choice

State-centered theories argue that

• A) Poverty in countries is largely due to cultural failings of their people.
• B) Government should stay out of economic development.
• C) Government policies play a key role in economic development.
• D) The disparity between wealthy and poor countries is largely a result of economic exploitation.

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