Economist Jeffrey Sachs' "big push" theory holds that escaping from poverty traps requires:
A) simultaneous investments in a wide variety of sectors.
B) a large, one-time aid investment.
C) developed nations to push developing nations into following beneficial policies.
D) large investments in trade infrastructure to push developing countries into greater participation in the world economy.

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Sachs' "big push" theory emphasizes the need for simultaneous investments in a variety of sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, and agriculture to break out of poverty traps. This approach recognizes that poverty is a complex issue with multiple interrelated factors, and a comprehensive approach is needed to address it.

Economist Jeffrey Sachs' "Big Push" Theory Holds That Escaping from Poverty