Which of the Following Does NOT Explain Why France Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT explain why France is consistently ranked low in terms of its economic competitiveness?

• A) It devotes less resources to technological innovation than other advanced economies.
• B) It has a high level of public debt.
• C) It has high taxes.
• D) Elements of statism persist.
• E) Its economy is mainly inward looking as the percentage of its GDP that comes from imports and exports is very low.

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