Which of the following would be evidence that clearly contradicts arguments about the impact of the "Confucian work ethic" on economic development? A) Rapid economic growth in Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea in the 1990s. B) Capitalist economic development in Communist China. C) Late industrialization in Canada, compared to western Europe and the United States. D) Rapid economic growth in India and Brazil over the past decade.

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The "Confucian work ethic" is often cited as a contributing factor to the economic success of East Asian countries. Rapid economic growth in India and Brazil, which do not share this cultural heritage, contradicts the argument that the Confucian work ethic is a necessary condition for such development.

Which of the Following Would Be Evidence That Clearly contradicts