Practice mode Comparative GDP

Which statement is true of a nation whose GDP per person is very low?

Correct answer D. It has the potential to grow relatively quickly due to the "catch-up effect"

Explanation

Where capital is scarce, each additional unit of capital yields a large rise in output because of diminishing returns. Poor countries can therefore grow faster than rich ones from the same investment.

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