Today, Living Standards in the Richest Part of the World

question 214

Multiple Choice

Today, living standards in the richest part of the world are

• A) about five times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
• B) about 50 times higher than living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
• C) about the same as living standards in the poorest parts of the world.
• D) expected to double every 10 years.

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