Chapter 11 L Flashcards

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What did the government of the richer countries do differently than the poorer ones?

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they protected freedoms like: personal choice, voluntary exchange, freedom to compete, protection of personal property.
The govs had a min state of interference

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Are rich countries getting richer while poor countries are getting poorer?

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No,

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Is globalization the problem?

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… found no evidence that linked globalization as the cause of income disparities between rich and poor nations.

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What causes poorer countries to be poorer?

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Lack of technological progress.

another cause is insufficient globalization.

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Two ways to help the poor?

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Redistribute income and by creating economic growth.

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