Suppose That One Country Has a GDP That Is Ten

question 19

Essay

Suppose that one country has a GDP that is ten percent of its richer neighbor, but the poorer country is growing at a rate of eight percent per year while the richer country is growing at a rate of two percent per year. Which country will be richer in 60 years?

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