The Prebisch-Singer Hypothesis Concludes That

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Prebisch-Singer hypothesis concludes that:

• A) because of unfair trading practices, labor in developing countries is exploited.
• B) developing countries experience a long-run decline in their terms of trade, as the demand for primary products in higher-income countries declines relative to their demand for manufactured goods.
• C) OPEC has been responsible for a slowdown in the world's standard of living.
• D) technology lowers the cost of manufactured products, so developing countries should see an increase in their terms of trade.

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