In Some Developing Countries,the Standard of Living,as Measured by Per

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Multiple Choice

In some developing countries,the standard of living,as measured by per capita income,has declined because:

• A)the population growth rate has exceeded the growth rate in total production.
• B)the growth rate in total production has exceeded the population growth rate.
• C)the infant mortality rate has exceeded the total growth rate.
• D)the inflation rate has exceeded the total growth in production.
• E)the growth rate in total production is not as high as the targeted growth rate.

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