Senator Smith Says That in Order to Help Poor Countries

question 17

Multiple Choice

Senator Smith says that in order to help poor countries develop,the United States should: 1.Prevent U.S.corporations from investing in poor countries because they take profits that the poor countries should have;2.Not import goods from poor countries that use child labor;3.Work to promote political stability in poor countries;and 4.Reduce poor countries' reliance on market forces in their economies.How many of these ideas are likely to help poor countries grow?

• A)1
• B)2
• C)3
• D)4

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

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