One Factor Contributing to a Slow Rate of Economic Growth

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True/False

One factor contributing to a slow rate of economic growth in Latin America is that broad basic education has been underemphasized in most countries.

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Surplus Labor

The part of the labor force that exceeds the amount needed for the current level of production.

Earthen Dams

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Unconditional Cash Transfers

Anti-poverty programs that give cash transfers (grants) to poor individuals with no strings attached in the hope that the recipients will improve their economic prospects by spending the money on either education or physical capital.

Economic Dependence

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