Some Poor Countries Appear to Be Falling Behind Rather Than

Multiple Choice

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 uses a lot of resources to promote free trade policies.
B) The poor country has a health epidemic such as the Zika virus.
C) The poor country wasted resources fighting corruption.
D) The poor country heavily invests in education.