Practice mode Comparative GDP

Which of the following is true once a country has become wealthy?

Correct answer B. It may be harder for it to grow quickly because of diminishing returns to capital

Explanation

In a rich country capital is already abundant, so each extra unit of capital adds less output than before. Diminishing returns therefore slow growth compared with poorer countries.

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