How has the relative gap between GNP per capita for Western Europe and GNP per capita for African less-developed countries changed from the late nineteenth century to the present ?
Correct answer: B. increased
- A. declined
- B. increased
- C. remained the same
- D. cannot be determined
Explanation
The income gap widened because Western Europe industrialized and achieved sustained productivity growth much earlier and faster than most African less-developed countries. This process is known as global economic divergence.
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