Countries Whose Economies Are Dominated by Primary-Sector Activities Tend to Have

question 42

Multiple Choice

Countries whose economies are dominated by primary-sector activities tend to have a relatively low per capita GDP.The exceptions are

• A) some oil-rich countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar).
• B) tourism-based countries (Jamaica, Kenya, Thailand).
• C) manufacturing-based countries (Germany, Italy, Japan).
• D) service-based countries (United States, Canada, Austria).
• E) primary commodity-producing countries (Mexico, China, Turkey).

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Definitions:

Productivity Increases

Improvements in the efficiency of producing goods or services, leading to higher output from the same or lesser inputs.

Labor Force

The total number of people, including both the employed and unemployed, who are actively looking for work in an economy.

National Income

The total amount of money earned within a country from the production of goods and services over a specific period, typically one year.

Strike

A strike is a collective action undertaken by workers refusing to work, aiming to gain concessions from their employer regarding wages, conditions, or policies.