If a Nation Remains Poor Over Time, It Could Be

question 109

Multiple Choice

If a nation remains poor over time, it could be that:

• A) c and e.
• B) d and e.
• C) the population growth rate is at least as much as the national GDP growth rate.
• D) the per capita real GDP growth rate is larger than the population growth rate.
• E) the national real GDP growth rate is lower than the population growth rate.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nerves

Nerves located outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for relaying information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Stretch Reflex

An involuntary muscle contraction response to the stretching within the muscle, protecting the muscle from over-stretching and maintaining muscle tone.

Crossed-Extensor Reflex

A reflex action in which an extensor muscle in one limb is activated in response to a painful stimulus in another limb, facilitating balance and postural adjustment.

Subarachnoid Space

The space between the arachnoid mater and pia mater in the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.