Endogenous Growth Theory Explains Poverty Traps as the Result of

question 9

Multiple Choice

Endogenous growth theory explains poverty traps as the result of

• A) discrimination
• B) wide variations in basic human attitudes, motivation, and risk-taking
• C) more rapid depreciation of human capital among some groups than others
• D) interdependencies which make investments more valuable in wealthy regions
• E) mismanaged government policy

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