Barry Argues That the Poorest Nations Are the Least Likely

question 126

Multiple Choice

Barry argues that the poorest nations are the least likely to be helped and the most likely to be harmed by foreign-controlled economic growth strategies.What does his argument stem from?

• A) a summary of the most recent research on foreign trade and investment
• B) outdated research on foreign trade and investment
• C) research based on only a handful of currently industrializing nations
• D) research based on nations with often corrupt, authoritarian governments

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