• Developing countries are commonly characterized by: a. low levels of living, high levels of income inequality, and high dependency burdens. b. low levels of living, low levels of income inequality, and high dependency burdens. c. primary-product exports, inadequate education and vulnerability in international relations. d. All of the above

• Developing countries are commonly characterized by: a. low levels of living, high levels of income inequality, and high dependency burdens. b. low levels of living, low levels of income inequality, and high dependency burdens. c. primary-product exports, inadequate education and vulnerability in international relations. d. All of the above

Brief Principles of Macroeconomics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091985

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter7: Production And Growth

Section: Chapter Questions

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