Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe China's Economic

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT describe China's economic growth over the last 20 years:

• A) Millions have escaped absolute poverty in China over the last 20 years.
• B) More people managed to escape dire poverty during this period than in any other 20-year period in history.
• C) Despite growth, people in China had less to eat and had fewer of life's necessities in 1991 than in 1978.
• D) Adjusted for inflation, per capita GDP increased over three times from 1978 to 1995.

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