The Only Significant Group of Middle- and Lower-Income Economies to Close

question 102

Multiple Choice

The only significant group of middle- and lower-income economies to close the gap with the high-income economies over the past few decades has been the nations of ___________.

• A) East Asia
• B) Latin America
• C) West Africa
• D) Europe

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