Which of the Following Statements About Economic Conditions in Post-Apartheid

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about economic conditions in post-apartheid South Africa is NOT true?

• A) Although  more Africans have joined the ranks of the richer portion of the population, this has also meant that inequality among Africans has increased.
• B) Africans remain more likely to be unemployed than any other racial group.
• C) Although poverty has declined, almost half of the population still lives below the poverty line.
• D) Government efforts to combat inequality and poverty have focused on the urban areas of the country, almost totally ignoring the countryside.
• E) Poverty remains more prevalent in rural areas.

Understand the basic principles of Malthusian theory regarding population growth and its checks.

Grasp the economic development and current economic status of China.

Recognize the growth rates and challenges facing less developed countries (LDCs).

Comprehend the global and historical impact of the Industrial Revolution on sustained economic growth and living standards.

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