The Capricious Universe View Indicates That

question 20

Multiple Choice

The capricious universe view indicates that

• A) in the long run, "acts of God" have contained population growth and thus contributed to economic development.
• B) DVCs will obtain biological and chemical weapons and force the redistribution of world wealth.
• C) there is little or no correlation between one's efforts and the rewards he or she receives.
• D) international and civil wars have been the primary impediment to growth.

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