In Sub-Saharan Africa, the Choice of Labor Over Machines Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

In sub-Saharan Africa, the choice of labor over machines is due to:

• A) low income levels
• B) relative prices
• C) lack of technical knowledge
• D) political factors beyond the ability of farmers to change

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