In 1950,Brazil's Economy Was Roughly the Same Size as Nicaragua's

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Multiple Choice

In 1950,Brazil's economy was roughly the same size as Nicaragua's.Today,Brazil's economy is almost five times as large as Nicaragua's.Which of the following best explains this difference?

• A) Nicaragua was too reliant on foreign aid, whereas Brazil was far more economically independent.
• B) Brazil greatly limited international trade, whereas Nicaragua opened its borders to imports and exports.
• C) Brazil supported institutions like property rights, which tend to foster growth, whereas Nicaragua did not.
• D) Brazil's economy was largely agricultural, whereas Nicaragua's was industrial.
• E) Nicaragua had excessively high tax rates, but Brazil kept its taxes low and competitive.

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