The Convergence Hypothesis Assumes That Industrialized Countries Will Grow at a Slower

question 43

Multiple Choice

The convergence hypothesis assumes that industrialized countries will grow at a slower rate because:

• A) diminishing returns in the short run will eventually leads to economies of scale in the long run.
• B) with high capital per worker ratios, increasing investment will be required to replace old
• C) most industrialized countries have a low ratio of capital per worker.
• D) most industrialized countries operate at a high level of underemployment.

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