Some Poor Countries Appear to Be Falling Behind Rather Than

question 88

Multiple Choice

Some poor countries appear to be falling behind rather than catching up with rich countries. Which of the following could explain the failure of a poor county to catch up?

• A) The poor country has outward-oriented trade policies.
• B) The poor country allows foreign direct investment.
• C) The poor country has poorly developed property rights.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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