Why Are "Growth" and "Development" NOT Interchangeable Terms

question 105

Multiple Choice

Why are "growth" and "development" NOT interchangeable terms?

• A) "Growth" normally refers to improvements, while "development" usually refers to an increase in the size of a system.
• B) "Growth" normally refers to the economic system, while "development" normally refers to the political system in a country.
• C) "Growth" normally refers to the standard of living, while "development" normally refers to the economic system in a country.
• D) "Growth" normally refers to the increase in agricultural output, while "development" usually refers to the improvement in the educational system of a country.
• E) "Growth" normally refers to increase in the size of the system, while "development" usually refers to improvements.

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