According to the Textbook, the Largest Factor Explaining the Variance

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, the largest factor explaining the variance in the performance of the economies of the world is the:

• A) degree of specialization.
• B) technological sophistication.
• C) location of the country.
• D) type of government.

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