A Key Reason Why Some Nations Show Little or No

question 35

Multiple Choice

A key reason why some nations show little or no growth is

• A) lack of incentives to undertake actions toward growth.
• B) overpopulation that overuses limited resources.
• C) too much international trade so that all economic growth spills over to foreigners.
• D) patents in rich nations that keep technology only for the rich.
• E) too much private property not directed by the government.

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