Towards the End of the Twentieth Century, Some of the World's

question 36

Multiple Choice

Towards the end of the twentieth century, some of the world's more affluent countries experienced robust growth. Which of the following is not linked to high growth performance?

• A) encouragement of competitive behavior
• B) private sector research and development
• C) strict regulations in labor markets
• D) liberal trade policies

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