Figure 22-3 -Refer to Figure 22-3.Based on the "Catch-Up Line" Drawn Above,poorer

question 118

Multiple Choice

Figure 22-3

-Refer to Figure 22-3.Based on the "catch-up line" drawn above,poorer countries are more likely to be at a point like ________,where growth in GDP is relatively ________,while richer countries are more likely to be at a point like ________,where growth in GDP is relatively ________.

• A) A; low; B; high
• B) A; high; B; low
• C) B; low; A; high
• D) B; high; A; low

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Definitions:

$2 A Day

A poverty threshold that delineates extreme poverty by the metric of living on less than $2 per day, adjusted for purchasing power parity.

Largest Poverty Group

refers to the demographic segment within a society that accounts for the largest share of individuals living below the poverty line.

Black Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with African ancestry, known for its rich cultural heritage and history of civil rights struggle.

U.S. Poverty Rate

The proportion of the population living in households with income below the official poverty threshold as defined by the United States government.