Some poor countries appear to be falling behind rather than catching up with rich countries. Which of the following could explain the failure of a poor country to catch up?
A)The poor country has a health epidemic such as the Zika virus
B)The poor country imposes heavy tariffs to protect infant industries
C)The poor country has many corrupt officials
D)All of the above

Question

​Some poor countries appear to be falling behind rather than catching up with rich countries. Which of the following could explain the failure of a poor country to catch up?
A)The poor country has a health epidemic such as the Zika virus
B)​The poor country imposes heavy tariffs to protect infant industries
C)​The poor country has many corrupt officials
D)​All of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All of the options provided can contribute to a poor country's failure to catch up with richer countries. Health epidemics can drain resources and reduce productivity, heavy tariffs can limit trade and economic growth, and corruption can lead to inefficient use of resources and deter investment.

​Some Poor Countries Appear to Be Falling Behind Rather Than

Some Poor Countries Appear to Be Falling Behind Rather Than