The World Bank Ranks Countries Within Four Groups

question 32

Multiple Choice

The World Bank ranks countries within four groups.Which of the following is NOT one of those groups?

• A) high-income countries
• B) upper-middle-income countries
• C) lower-middle-income countries
• D) middle-income countries
• E) low-income countries

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Definitions:

Allocation Of Resources

The process of distributing available resources, including time, money, and manpower, among various projects or business units to achieve strategic goals.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation in public goods provision where individuals enjoy the benefits of goods or services without contributing to their costs, undermining the incentive for its provision.

Street Entertainers

Individuals or groups who perform various forms of entertainment in public spaces, often for voluntary donations.

Nonexcludability

Characterizes goods or services where it is not possible to prevent non-paying individuals from consuming the product, typical of public goods.