Chapter 7: Q.10 (page 186)
What are the "advantages of backwardness" for economic growth?
Short Answer
The backward countries' growth rates are higher than the developed countries.
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Chapter 7: Q.10 (page 186)
What are the "advantages of backwardness" for economic growth?
The backward countries' growth rates are higher than the developed countries.
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