Economist Jeffrey Sachs' "Big Push" Theory Holds That Escaping from Poverty

question 1

Multiple Choice

Economist Jeffrey Sachs' "big push" theory holds that escaping from poverty traps requires:

• A) simultaneous investments in a wide variety of sectors.
• B) a large, one-time aid investment.
• C) developed nations to push developing nations into following beneficial policies.
• D) large investments in trade infrastructure to push developing countries into greater participation in the world economy.

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Definitions:

Environmental Transfer

The movement of contaminants or pollutants from one environmental medium, such as air or water, to another, often affecting ecosystems and human health.

Economic Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Birth Control

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy, including a wide range of hormonal, barrier, and natural techniques.

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