Asked by Joshua Gagen on Jul 30, 2024

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The "vicious circle of poverty" for developing nations can best be described by

A) low levels of international trade that reduce exports and increase the dependence on imports.
B) low incomes that inhibit saving and the accumulation of real and human capital, making it difficult to increase productivity and income.
C) a large government sector, which reduces the availability of private investment spending but increases macroeconomic stability.
D) a lack of entrepreneurial talent that limits the formation of businesses and the development of private businesses.

Vicious Circle

A complex chain of negative events that reinforce each other, often leading to a deteriorating situation.

Poverty

The state of being extremely poor, where individuals lack the financial resources to meet basic living needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Capital Accumulation

The growth in wealth or assets of an entity or nation through investment, savings, or reinvestment of profits.

  • Gain insight into the strategies for disrupting the continuous loop of poverty in developing economies, primarily through the accumulation of capital.
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Sakina HussainAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The "vicious circle of poverty" refers to a self-reinforcing situation where low incomes prevent saving and investment in real and human capital, which in turn keeps productivity and income levels low, making it difficult for economies to break out of poverty.