Barriers to Economic Growth Answers

How does an island of development promote economic development? A. Islands of development contribute to mining industries because they continue to form mountains. B. Islands of development have been ruled by dictators since the 1950s as part of an economic experiment. C. Islands of development promote international development by creating new islands. D. Islands of development stimulate job creation in underdeveloped nations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What does it mean if a nation has a high dependency rate? A. The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them. B. The average age of the population is over 30. C. The nation's population is shrinking due to a low birth rate. D. The nation enjoys a high life expectancy and must assist elderly members of society. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In order to receive a structural adjustment loan, a nation might have to do all of the following except __________. A. hold free elections B. reduce spending in health care and education C. increase the privatization of some industries D. increase tariffs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are indicators of low social welfare except __________. A. high infectious disease rates B. inadequate sewer systems C. high literacy rates D. large numbers of child laborers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are indicators of a high dependency rate except __________. A. a rapid population growth B. a high death rate and a high birth rate C. a low life expectancy D. a high average age Please select the best answer from the choices provided.