Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Richer countries tend to be found in North America, Western Europe, and Japan.
• B)Countries with large populations tend to be rich.
• C)Growth of per capita GNP tends to be quite stable about 1.5-3 percent per year in industrialized countries.
• D)Over the past several decades, growth of per capita GNP tends to be higher on average in industrialized countries than in low or middle-income countries.

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