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"GDP per capita" means that the GDP is calculated per

A
country.
B
day.
C
dollar.
D
person.
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One factor that indicates a developed economy's standard of living is its

A
growth in outsourcing rates.
B
strong social connections.
C
high levels of education.
D
low GDP per capita.
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Read this excerpt describing the mission of the World Bank.The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. It is not a bank in the common sense. Instead, it plays a different but supportive role in its mission of global poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards.It provides low-interest loans, interest-free credit, and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, communications, and many other purposes.

A
The World Bank is a source of financial assistance.
B
The World Bank aims to improve living standards.
C
The World Bank provides low-interest loans and credit.
D
The World Bank serves people of different income levels.
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Which statement accurately describes a developing country?

A
The country's population has a high growth rate.
B
The country has a high standard of living.
C
The country's population has a high life expectancy.
D
The country has a high GDP per capita.
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What does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) seek to accomplish for developing countries?

A
The IMF establishes industries and technologies in developing countries.
B
The IMF helps a developing country’s citizens establish bank accounts.
C
The IMF gives college aid to qualified individuals in developing countries.
D
The IMF provides economic advice and loans to developing countries.
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What steps must countries take to transition to a mixed-market economy? Check all that apply.

A
They must establish state-owned businesses.
B
They must decrease private ownership.
C
They must establish a fair labor market.
D
They must discourage foreign investment.
E
They must open up trade to other countries.
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Why might developed economies want to outsource manufacturing and other jobs to developing economies?

A
Developed economies can find more inexpensive labor in developing economies.
B
Developed economies are responsible for helping developing economies progress.
C
Developed economies focus only on service, not manufacturing, so they must outsource.
D
Developing economies produce higher-quality goods, so it makes sense to outsource.

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