Which Statement Is Consistent with the Catch-Up Effect

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with the catch-up effect?

• A) The United States had a lower growth rate before 1900 than after.
• B) Japan has a higher growth rate than Germany.
• C) Although Canada has a relatively high level of output per person, its growth rate is still high compared to some poorer countries, such as Pakistan.
• D) After World War II, Canada had lower growth rates than war-ravaged European countries.

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