Country alpha and beta initially have the same real GDP per capita. Country Alpha experiences 3% economic growth, while Country Beta grows at a sustained rate of 9 percent. In 14 years, Country Beta's GDP will be approximately _________ that of Country Alpha

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Country alpha and beta initially have the same real GDP per capita. Country Alpha experiences 3% economic growth, while Country Beta grows at a sustained rate of 9 percent. In 14 years, Country Beta's GDP will be approximately _________ that of Country Alpha

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