The Convergence Hypothesis Helps Explain Why

question 222

Multiple Choice

The convergence hypothesis helps explain why:

• A) highly educated people converge in high-income countries.
• B) high-income individuals marry other high-income individuals.
• C) high-income countries continue their high growth rates.
• D) the income of high-income and lower-income countries get closer.

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