Wages Are Low in Poor Countries Because _____

question 195

Multiple Choice

Wages are low in poor countries because _____

• A) businesses are poorly run.
• B) the government invests in stocks and bonds.
• C) more than half of the population consists of people above 65 years of age.
• D) people in these countries prefer leisure over work.
• E) the government provides for unemployment benefits that make workers less willing to work.

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