Why Did Some Critics Question the Economic Development Strategies Used

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why did some critics question the economic development strategies used by Western nations after World War II to address structural imbalances in the global economy?

• A) Former colonies did not experience the expected levels of growth.
• B) Nations that had smaller populations continued to experience serious poverty.
• C) Former colonial powers had never exploited other countries.
• D) The cost of restoring the war-torn nations of Europe proved far higher than originally thought.

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Definitions:

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe food restriction and weight loss.

Failure

The lack of success or the inability to meet a desired or intended objective.

Menstruate

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Bulimia

An eating disorder marked by binge eating followed by behaviors to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting, excessive exercise, or laxative use.