Workers Are Less Productive in Poor Countries Because

question 47

Multiple Choice

Workers are less productive in poor countries because:

• A)the wealthy minority invests in stable foreign economies.
• B)the government invests in stocks and bonds.
• C)more than half of the population consists of people above 65 years of age.
• D)they prefer leisure over work.
• E)the government provides for unemployment benefits that make workers less willing to work.

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Definitions:

Anvil

In non-biological contexts, an anvil is a heavy iron block used in metalworking. In the context of the ear, it refers to the incus, a small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear that helps transmit sound vibrations.

Stirrup

The stirrup, or stapes, is a small bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in the transmission of sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Middle Ear

A part of the ear between the eardrum and the inner ear, containing three small bones that help transmit sound.

Sound Wave

A type of wave that is an audible vibration that travels through air or other media and is perceived by the human ear.