Poor Countries Are Poor for All of the Following Reasons

question 32

Multiple Choice

Poor countries are poor for all of the following reasons except

• A) their technology is less than modern.
• B) their labour productivity is low.
• C) foreign investment funds are difficult to attract.
• D) their labour force is too small.

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence.

Fertility Issues

Complications that hinder the ability of individuals or couples to conceive a child.

Severe Illness

A condition or disease that significantly impacts an individual's life, requiring extensive medical care or hospitalization.

Sun Exposure

The amount of time spent in the sunlight, having both positive effects, like vitamin D synthesis, and negative effects, such as the risk of skin cancer.