As a Share of GDP, U

question 38

Multiple Choice

As a share of GDP, U.S.spending on education is:

• A)​comparable to that of other wealthy nations in the OECD 
• B)​about 26% higher than the average of wealthy nations in the OECD 
• C)​about 26% lower than the average of wealthy nations in the OECD 
• D)​rising slowly, but steadily

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