The Work by Jeffrey Sachs Suggests That Investments in _____

question 122

Multiple Choice

The work by Jeffrey Sachs suggests that investments in _____ help explain why some countries in Southeast Asia have been able to overcome the disadvantages associated with their tropical geography and grow far more rapidly than tropical nations in Africa and Latin America.

• A) nuclear weapons
• B) education
• C) terrorist activities
• D) nationalization of private properties
• E) active bartering

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Definitions:

Inhabitants of North America

People living on the continent of North America, including indigenous peoples and descendants of settlers.

Means of Subsistence

The necessities required to support life, including food, shelter, and clothing.

Geographic Barriers

Natural features such as mountains, rivers, and deserts that present obstacles to human movement or communication.

Environmental Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust and change their behavior, physiology, and structure to better suit their environment.