Identify the Main Reason to Expect Convergence in the Long

question 131

Multiple Choice

Identify the main reason to expect convergence in the long run.

• A)Low-productivity countries learning from high-productivity countries
• B)Rapid growth in the supply of capital in low-productivity countries
• C)Educational attainment rising quickly in low-productivity countries
• D)Economic complacency and mismanagement in high-productivity countries

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