Convergence Refers to Closing the Gap in ________ Between Poorer

question 130

Multiple Choice

Convergence refers to closing the gap in ________ between poorer countries and richer countries.

• A) real GDP
• B) real GDP per capita
• C) the growth rate in real GDP
• D) the growth rate in real GDP per capita

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Definitions:

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