For the Solow Model to Accurately Explain the Observed Divergence

question 49

Multiple Choice

For the Solow model to accurately explain the observed divergence of growth experience around the world would require

• A)differences in consumption per worker.
• B)barriers to the introduction of new technologies.
• C)inadequate educational opportunities in poor countries.
• D)differences in savings rates across countries.
• E)differences in population growth rates across countries.

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