Which of the Following Trends Is NOT True of Developed

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following trends is NOT true of developed nations today (such as the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and so on) ?

• A) Population growth is slowing.
• B) International trade is expanding.
• C) The labor force is growing quickly.
• D) Competition from foreign countries is increasing.
• E) Countries are becoming increasingly interdependent.

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